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Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry

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A midwife at the Communal Medical Centre in Matam wraps newborns in warm blankets. © UNFPA Guinea
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2020 Year in Review: Top 5 stories affecting women and girls

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In pandemic times, midwives around the world like Selina Akter in Bangladesh helped deliver a safer world. Image courtesy of Selina Akter
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Publication date

Dec 2019

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

62

Publication

Accelerating the Promise, the report on the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25

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Groups already vulnerable to HIV face increased risks during COVID-19 pandemic

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A clinic in Kenya provides sensitive sexual and reproductive health services to a variety of clients, including sex workers. © UNFPA/Luis Tato
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Publication date

Dec 2020

Author

Andrea Nove, Ingrid K Friberg, Luc de Bernis, Fran McConville, Allisyn C Moran, Maria Najjemba, Petra ten Hoope-Bender, Sally Tracy, Caroline SE Homer

Resources

Infographic on Impact of Midwives Study

This infographic highlights key findings from a new study led by UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives, published in the Lancet Global Health on 1 December 2020. The study discusses the potential impact of increasing coverage rates of midwife delivered interventions in preventing and saving millions of maternal and newborn lives, unsafe abortions and still births.

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Ukraine steadfast in tackling gender-based violence, despite pandemic-related increases

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Amid a surge in calls for help, counsellors and police are pivoting to new modes of communication. Image courtesy of Ternovyy Viktor
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For one breast cancer survivor in Gaza Strip, a journey of hardship and hope

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A festival is held in Gaza to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screenings and treatment. Image courtesy of Culture and Free Thought Association.
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UNFPA Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund

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UNFPA Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund

UNFPA Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund

The Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) is UNFPA’s flagship programme for improving maternal and newborn health and well-being. That Thematic Fund is supported by donors committed to making childbirth safer for all women, girls and newborns. These efforts encompass the UNFPA Midwifery Global Programme, Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care development, as well as Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response, the Campaign to End Fistula.

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Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

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Donor governments are already substantially delivering on the commitments they made last year at the Nairobi Summit. © Nairobi Summit on ICPD25
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UNFPA supports Ukraine's innovative programme to prevent and respond to gender-based violence during the COVID-19 crisis

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UNFPA supports Ukraine's innovative programme to prevent and respond to gender-based violence during the COVID-19 crisis

UNFPA supports Ukraine's innovative programme to prevent and respond to gender-based violence during the COVID-19 crisis

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