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Women leaders in Djibouti speak out against gender-based violence and harmful practices

Peer educators from the UNFPA Elle et Elles network, launched in Djibouti in 2021 to provide support and training for female leaders advocating for women's health and rights. © UFNPA Djibouti
  • 25 April 2024
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Babies are dying in Gaza hospital due to lack of ventilators

Published on: 01/04/2024

“Most babies will die.”

There aren’t enough ventilators at Al-Emirati Hospital in Rafah, Gaza to support the babies being born there.

Let Dr. Ahmed Al-Shaer, Deputy Head of the Incubator Care Unit at the hospital, describe the desperate situation and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding to mothers and babies in need.

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This Mother’s Day, here are 5 reasons to celebrate motherhood – by choice

Henriette Akayezu, 19, with her son in Rwanda. This month, as more than 100 countries mark Mother’s Day, we call attention to the power and importance of exercising choice in the act of becoming mothers – a power afforded to too few. © UNFPA/Jadwiga Figula
  • 10 May 2024
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Publication

Briefing paper - Addressing gender-based violence against women and people of diverse gender identity and expression who use drugs

Number of pages: 46

Publication date: 31 Dec 2023

Publisher: UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNODC, UN Women, WHO

Statement

Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2024

02 May 2024

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On the front lines of climate-driven crisis: UNFPA-supported midwives prevent maternal deaths among Cameroonian refugees in Chad

Midwife Neïma Patricia works in the maternity ward of Kalambari refugee camp, supporting Cameroonian refugees. © UNFPA Chad / Éric Djepatarlemgoto
  • 02 May 2024
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Resources

Ex-post Publication of Information on Implementing Partners - IPA 2020_420-694

Resource date: 2024

Ex-post Publication of Information on Implementing Partners - IPA 2020/420-694

EU for Gender Equality-Implementation of the EU Gender Equality acquis

Midwives make motherhood safer

Published on: 05/05/2024

Join UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to celebrate the heroes who protect the health and rights of mothers and babies around the world. Learn more.

29 April 2024
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