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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

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The State of the World's Midwifery 2011

Delivering Health, Saving Lives

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

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The State of the World's Midwifery 2011

Delivering Health, Saving Lives

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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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