Coming together in a time of COVID-19

Published on: 29/09/2020

At the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from governments and international organizations called for specific actions to address the financial and socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19. UNFPA's Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem called for leaders to urgently support the health, rights and welfare of all.

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E-voucher system targets pregnant women and new mothers in Syria

UNFPA and WFP are expanding an electronic voucher system to reach vulnerable people with food and hygiene supplies. © UNFPA Syria

28 September 2020

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El Salvador begins telemedicine for pregnant women, new mothers and other priority groups

A new telemedicine initiative is reaching pregnant women, new mothers, parents of young children and people in need of mental health support. © Unsplash/NCI

23 September 2020

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Against the odds, delivering mental health support in Yemen

Ishraq says the number of calls to her mental health care hotline have surged since the pandemic reached Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen

22 September 2020

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Demand for Afghanistan’s midwives unflagging during COVID-19 pandemic

Sajia Mansoory attends to a newborn at the Malalai National Maternity Hospital.. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Zaeem Abdul Rahman

14 September 2020

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Prioritizing women’s and girls’ needs in wake of Beirut explosion

UNFPA partners distribute dignity kits to blast-affected women and girls. The disaster comes atop the global pandemic and an economic crisis. © UNFPA Lebanon

10 September 2020

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The Rohingya influx, three years on

Midwife Rotna speaks with Minara about her newborn baby. Maternal health services are continuing despite the pandemic. © UNFPA

10 September 2020

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Amid pandemic disruptions, Haiti’s midwives urge pregnant women to continue antenatal care

UNFPA is distributing personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies to help Haiti's midwives and other health workers battle the pandemic. © UNFPA Haiti

24 August 2020

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From child bride to fearless face mask maker: Yemen’s safe spaces help women reclaim their lives

17 August 2020

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Meeting the needs of older people through solidarity, empowerment and data

High school student Nelea Ungureanu pays a socially distanced visit to Maria Roșca. An initiative in Moldova is fostering intergenerational solidarity as part of the COVID-19 response. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu

13 August 2020

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