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Midwives in Gaza receive much-needed supplies to ensure safe births

calendar_today09 January 2024

Midwives in Gaza receive much-needed supplies to ensure safe births

Midwives in Gaza receive much-needed supplies to ensure safe births

From the newly created UNRWA field hospital in Gaza, UNFPA Palestine Representative Dominic Allen tells us the catastrophic situation on the ground.

With hospitals being far over capacity, midwives and doctors are beyond exhausted.

UNFPA is committed to providing them with much-needed support and supplies.

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Feb 2024

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UNFPA EECARO

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UNFPA 2024 Ukraine Regional Appeal

The war in Ukraine continues with no resolution in sight, taking a toll on the lives of millions of people, including women, girls, older persons and other vulnerable groups who have been uprooted from their homes. Over 14.6 million people – about 40 per cent of the estimated total Ukrainian population – will need humanitarian assistance in 2024.

In this appeal for 2024, UNFPA seeks $105 million to respond to the needs of affected populations in Ukraine and those who have fled to refugee-hosting countries.

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Pregnant women in Gaza urgently need life-saving care

calendar_today22 December 2023

Pregnant women in Gaza urgently need life-saving care

Pregnant women in Gaza urgently need life-saving care

“Pregnancy in these circumstances is an extraordinary suffering,” says Seba (28), who is 9 months pregnant and has two children.

People in Gaza don’t have water, food, enough blankets, hygiene facilities, and the medical assistance they need.

Let Seba share her heartbreaking story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency— is providing life-saving support to pregnant women in shelters in the southern Gaza Strip. Learn more.

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Australia’s new support to women and girls in Gaza

calendar_today15 November 2023

New funding from Australia will help address the immediate needs of women and girls in Gaza. © Bisan Ouda for UNFPA.
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Heroes amid crises – 8 stories of resilience and hope from 2023

calendar_today21 December 2023

Midwife Rahna visits with new mother, 20-year-old Hanifa, whose home was destroyed in the 7 October earthquake that struck Herat province  in Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan / Ahmad Jamshid Qazizadah
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“Pregnant women have suffered… The hospital is not safe.”

calendar_today10 November 2023

“Pregnant women have suffered… The hospital is not safe.”

“Pregnant women have suffered… The hospital is not safe.”

“Pregnant women have suffered… The hospital is not safe.”

Health care workers like Dr. Haya Hijazi are heroes, but they can’t save lives when bombs are falling and they are out of electricity and medicine.

Hear from Dr. Hijazi about the horrific situation for pregnant women in Gaza, where 180 births a day are taking place amid relentless bombardment, and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding.

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Pregnant woman in Gaza suffers miscarriage

calendar_today20 November 2023

Pregnant woman in Gaza suffers miscarriage

Pregnant woman in Gaza suffers miscarriage

Alaa is one of the many pregnant women in Gaza who have been losing their babies from stress and malnutrition.

Hear her heartbreaking story and see how UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is taking action to make motherhood safer.

Learn more here.

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Hospitals in the south of Gaza are struggling to assist pregnant women and newborns

calendar_today15 December 2023

Hospitals in the south of Gaza are struggling to assist pregnant women and newborns

Hospitals in the south of Gaza are struggling to assist pregnant women and newborns

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Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care

calendar_today15 December 2023

Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care

Afghanistan earthquake survivors urgently need reproductive health care

Two months after the devastating earthquakes hit Herat, women and girls are still in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Let UNFPA Asia & the Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith show you how we are providing life-saving support to the thousands of people affected in Afghanistan.

Learn more.

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Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

calendar_today14 December 2023

Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

Life-saving support reaches Haiti through UNFPA and partners

Nearly half of the population in Haiti is in need of humanitarian aid and protection.

See how our partner FOSREF and UNFPA —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency —are supporting the most vulnerable people affected by the crisis.