Pregnant woman in Gaza suffers miscarriage

Published on: 20/11/2023

Alaa is one of the many pregnant women in Gaza who have been losing their babies from stress and malnutrition.

Hear her heartbreaking story and see how UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is taking action to make motherhood safer.

Learn more here.

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Health, hygiene and protection needs spike after earthquake in Nepal

A UNFPA team visits people affected by the earthquake that hit the districts of Jajarkot and Rukum West in Nepal’s western Karnali province on 3 November 2023. © ​​​​​UNFPA Nepal
  • 21 November 2023
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13 November 2023

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UNFPA statement on the dire situation of hospitals in Gaza

11 November 2023

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A new flour mill offers unexpected respite from threats of violence in Sudan

A woman walks back from a newly-built flour mill in Shanisha, Blue Nile State. Women and girls in Sudan face constant threats of harassment and violence as they travel long distances, often alone, to reach basic essential services. © UNFPA Sudan 
  • 16 November 2023
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After a month of siege, bombardments and a health system obliterated, pregnant women in Gaza are caught in a catastrophe

Sondos, 26, was caught up in an explosion while heavily pregnant. She underwent surgery on her injured legs and hand and delivered via an emergency Caesarean section at the Al-Hilo hospital. © UNFPA/Bisan Ouda
  • 09 November 2023
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“They need someone to listen”: UNFPA supports essential psychosocial service delivery after deadly earthquakes in Afghanistan

Shamaiel, 25, was trapped under her own roof when a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on 7 October. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Arlene Alano
  • 19 October 2023
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03 November 2023

Pregnant woman stuck under rubble in Gaza shares heartbreaking story

Published on: 02/11/2023

“They bombed the house next to us. I was under the rubble and couldn’t move,” says Islam, who was pregnant and 10 days from her due date when her home in Gaza was destroyed by relentless bombardment.

Listen to her tell her heartbreaking story and see how UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is responding to this humanitarian crisis. 

Learn more.

Midwives care for pregnant women after Afghanistan earthquakes

Published on: 08/11/2023

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