News

Child bride and fistula survivor becomes an advocate for change

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Margret Rambiki lived with obstetric fistula for 13 years. Finally, her mother learned how she could get relief. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali
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News

Debilitating childbirth injury takes major toll on women

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A health worker checks on a pregnant woman during a home visit. Access to quality maternal health care, especially emergency care during childbirth, is essential to preventing obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw
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News

In war-torn Yemen, a devastating childbirth injury, then a glimpse of hope

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A medical team at Al Thawara Hospital successfully treated Shaima's obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Yemen
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Updates

With Australia, working towards zero unmet need for family planning in the Pacific island countries

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A woman holding a dignity kit stands with her two children outside their home in ‘Eua, which was damaged when Tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga in February 2018. © Tomoko Kurokawa/UNFPA Pacific
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Video

All in a day's work

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All in a day's work

All in a day's work

In Liberia, one midwife reflects on the work she has dedicated her life to. "We'll prevent so many complications. We'll also prevent neonatal death," she says. Midwives save lives. See more here.

An expectant mother in rural Haiti reflects on the hopes she has for her pregnancy and children. "This time, I have no fear. I am happy," she said. "Children are the promise of the future." See more here.

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Midwife describes working under ISIL, taking a dangerous stand for women

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Um Qassem continued her work as a midwife, even as ISIL fighters took over the hospital. © UNFPA Iraq
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News

A young activist in Malawi campaigns to keep girls out of marriage and in school

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Drawing on her own experience being married as a child – and then getting back to school – Jenipher Sanni has become a mentor for girls in her community. © UN Foundation/GirlUp
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News

Nepal’s first midwives waiting in the wings to save women’s lives

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A new midwifery programme aims to elevate the profession – and save mothers. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri
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News

Celebrating the journey to motherhood

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Bendu takes her daughter from a midwife at a health centre in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. © UNFPA/Elena Heatherwick
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