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“Never give up hope,” fistula survivor tells Pakistani women

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Ms. Shamshad turned her life around after getting fistula repair surgery at the Koohi Goth Women’s Hospital in Karachi. © UNFPA Pakistan

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From social outcast to future teacher: A Malawi fistula survivor’s story

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Ms. Kaleso suffered stigma and isolation stemming from fistula for a year before she got treatment. © UNFPA Malawi

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UN report on obstetric fistula 2018 (A/73/285)

The United Nations Secretary-General report outlines efforts made by the international community at the global, regional and national levels to end obstetric fistula, and offers recommendations to intensify those efforts with a human rights-based approach.

South-South and Triangular Cooperation In Action

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UNFPA and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation

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2018

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UNFPA Policy and Strategy Division

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South-South and Triangular Cooperation In Action

Sexual and Reproductive Health

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UNFPA

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01 January 2011

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UNFPA

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180

State of the World's Midwifery

The State of the World's Midwifery 2011

Delivering Health, Saving Lives

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Effective 1 January 2022, UNFPA adopted a new revenue recognition policy; however, for the purposes of this website, information is presented based on previous policy to allow comparability of information across different years.

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Preventing violence against women: What works and what’s next for Asia-Pacific

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After 46 years of suffering, fistula survivor finds relief

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Nurse Lydia Kasiya speaks with obstetric fistula survivor Nachilango Bisolomo at Monkey-bay Community Hospital. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali

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Hope, healing, and dignity for all

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Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund

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Scaling Up the Humanitarian Response for Syrian Refugees

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“Never give up hope,” fistula survivor tells Pakistani women

From social outcast to future teacher: A Malawi fistula survivor’s story

UN report on obstetric fistula 2018 (A/73/285)

South-South and Triangular Cooperation In Action

Sexual and Reproductive Health

The State of the World's Midwifery 2011

Delivering Health, Saving Lives

Republic of Korea

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After 46 years of suffering, fistula survivor finds relief

Hope, healing, and dignity for all

Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund

Scaling Up the Humanitarian Response for Syrian Refugees

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