News

Obstetric fistula: The road to recovery – and respect

Dr. Nazneen Begum and Dr. Ruksana Khanum check on patients at the National Management Centre for Obstetric Fistula. For many women suffering from obstetric fistula, treatment is not enough. Skills training and counselling are essential to overcoming the stigma and isolation related to the condition. © Nicolas Axelrod/Ruom for UNFPA

22 May 2015

News

Conditions remain harsh for Nepal quake survivors

Women gather for a distribution of dignity kits in Sindhupalchowk District. © UNFPA/Rajat Ray

18 May 2015

Resources

Dignity Kit - Nepal Earthquake

Resource date: May 2015

Author: UNFPA Asia and Pacific Regional Office

When disaster strikes, UNFPA ensures that the reproductive health needs and protection concerns of women and girls are integrated into emergency responses. One of the ways in which UNFPA supports women and girls in the aftermath of natural disasters is by providing ‘dignity kits.’

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Reaching quake-affected pregnant women in Nepal

Sabina Dauwar, 17, is living in a tent after her home was flattened by the earthquake in Rampur Village, Kavre District. She is three months pregnant. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

05 May 2015

Resources

Nepal earthquake: Women and girls in need

Resource date: Apr 2015

Author: UNFPA

The disaster in Nepal has affected 2 million women and girls of reproductive age and 126,000 pregnant women, according to estimates as of 29 April 2015. UNFPA is responding with reproductive health supplies and dignity kits, and is working to prevent gender-based violence.

News

New estimates show 126,000 pregnant women affected by Nepal quake

Earthquake survivors survey the damage in Bungmati, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

29 April 2015

News

Bringing lifesaving reproductive health care to remote Mozambique

Constangelina Basílio with her son, Magalhães. Ms. Basílio nearly died while giving birth to Magalhães. She now works as a community health activist. © UNFPA/Amancio Vilankulos

27 April 2015

News

Tens of thousands of pregnant women affected by Nepal quake

A mother tends to a child injured in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal. UNFPA’s initial estimates indicate over 50,000 pregnant women and girls could be affected. © UNICEF/NYHQ2015-1013/Nybo

27 April 2015

Statement

Earthquake in Nepal: Statement by the Executive Director

25 April 2015

News

Vanuatu’s Cyclone Pam highlights need for access to family planning

Katherine Silas received a long-lasting contraceptive implant from Nurse Julienne Aru at the Vanuatu Family Health Association in Port Vila, Vanuatu, in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam. The disaster has increased demand for sexual and reproductive health services. © UNFPA/Ariela Zibiah

08 April 2015

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