End Maternal Deaths

From Despair to Dignity: One woman's struggle with Fistula

Published on: 20/05/2013

Countries around the world will mark the inaugural International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on 23 May 2013 in an effort to raise support and awareness of a devastating injury that can occur during childbirth. This is the story of 16-year-old Essitia Mulhanga and her road to recovery.

Visit: http://www.endfistula.org/

Produced by Guy Hubbard for UNPFA/UNTV

Crisis in Darfur

Published on: 24/04/2007

Medical care, reproductive health commodities, and social support is provided by UNFPA to 700,000 internally displaced persons as well as the more than 1.8 million conflict-affected people in Darfur.

Voices of Midwives: Tanzania

Published on: 05/06/2014

Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.

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Delivering Hope - Campaign to End Fistula

Published on: 24/04/2007

This new 5-minute film - available to NGOs and community groups - features Nigerian fistula surgeon Dr. Zubairu Iliyasu and Natalie Imbruglia, a spokesperson for the Global Campaign to End Fistula.

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Midwives save lives

Published on: 02/09/2014

South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. In a country of over 10 million, there are less than 10 fully qualified midwives to help deliver babies. The Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery is looking to change that.

Visit: /sowmy/report/home.html

Produced by Omar Kasrawi for UNFPA

De Rode Loper

Published on: 08/06/2007

This episode of De Rode Loper - a Belgian show business programme - features Natalie Imbruglia and Goedele Liekens, who speak about their involvement in the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula.

VTM - Splash

Published on: 08/06/2007

This episode of Splash - a Belgian show business programme - features Natalie Imbruglia and Goedele Liekens, who speak about their involvement in the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula.

Natalie Imbruglia in Nigeria 2

Published on: 13/02/2008

In her third trip to Nigeria as Spokesperson for the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula, Natalie Imbruglia saw first-hand how funds she raised are making a difference in the lives of women and their communities.

Supermodel Liya Kebede on Protecting Vulnerable Populations

Published on: 17/06/2009

Liya Kebede, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and founder of The Liya Kebede Foundation, appeared at the UN Secretary-Generals Forum on Advancing Global Health in the Face of Crisis

Trinidad and Tobego: Adolescent Moms Graduate

Published on: 28/08/2009

In many parts of the Caribbean and around the world, teenage pregnancy is on the rise. But help is on the way. In a joint venture with the Government, UNFPA has provided funds to establish nine youth friendly spaces around the country. Here young people can learn about sexuality and social issues information which they cant access anywhere else

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