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

Ms. Shamshad turned her life around after getting fistula repair surgery at the Koohi Goth Women’s Hospital in Karachi. © UNFPA Pakistan
  • 08 January 2020
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From social outcast to future teacher: A Malawi fistula survivor’s story

Ms. Kaleso suffered stigma and isolation stemming from fistula for a year before she got treatment. © UNFPA Malawi
  • 01 July 2019
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Resources

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

Resource date: Jul 2018

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.

Publications

South-South and Triangular Cooperation In Action

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Number of pages: 72

Publication date: 30 Nov 2018

Author: UNFPA Policy and Strategy Division

Publisher: UNFPA and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation

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State of the World's Midwifery

The State of the World's Midwifery 2011

Delivering Health, Saving Lives

Number of pages: 180

Publication date: 01 Jan 2011

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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After 46 years of suffering, fistula survivor finds relief

Nurse Lydia Kasiya speaks with obstetric fistula survivor Nachilango Bisolomo at Monkey-bay Community Hospital. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali
  • 19 May 2017
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Statement

Hope, healing, and dignity for all

23 May 2017

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Statement

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

23 May 2015

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Scaling Up the Humanitarian Response for Syrian Refugees

Syrian refugees receiving supplies in Northern Lebanon. Photo: UNHCR/F. Juez
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