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Jun 2020

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UNFPA

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160

State of World Population

State of World Population 2020

Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality

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UNFPA partners with Mozambique government, Operation Fistula to scale up InfoFistula app

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“After becoming pregnant at 13, I tell every girl in my community to stay in school and use contraceptives," shares the then-20-year-old Mafalda (far left) from Mocuba District, Zambezia Province in Mozambique. As an advocate for girls’ sexual and reproductive rights and choices, her mother speaks about her transformation: “My daughter found courage from the difficult times she faced. Now she is passing on to other girls the lessons she has learned”. © UNFPA Mozambique/Helene Christensen

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Korean cooperation helps give Ivorian fistula survivors a new lease on life

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Blandine with her new daughter and husband. © UNFPA/Didier Djiloni

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Safe birth services save lives, prevent childbirth injury in Tanzania

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A health facility in Tanzania’s Simiyu region, which was renovated through a two-year programme supported by UNFPA with funding from KOICA. © UNFPA Tanzania/Karlien Truyens

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In Yemen and around the world, obstetric fistula strikes the most vulnerable women

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A woman recovers from fistula treatment sugery in Yemen. Obstetric fistula almost entirely preventable; its persistence is a sign of global social injustice. © UNFPA Yemen

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End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!

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In Nepal, COVID-19 turning pregnancy excitement into fear

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When Maisarjaha Khatun went into labour, her family spent hours trying to find transport to emergency obstetric care. Image courtesy of Jiyaul Hak

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Sweden and UNFPA join forces to protect mothers and babies from COVID-19 in Sudan

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UNFPA-trained midwives are helping prevent COVID-19 infection and to deliver babies in Sudan. © UNFPA Sudan/Soufian Abdul-Mouty

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Supporting mothers, midwives in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Supporting mothers, midwives in the COVID-19 pandemic

With health systems stretched, movement restrictions in place and concerns about disease exposure in health-care settings, mothers and midwives are risking their own health and lives to bring new life into the world. See more: unfpa.org/DeliverNow

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Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis

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State of World Population 2020

Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality

UNFPA partners with Mozambique government, Operation Fistula to scale up InfoFistula app

Korean cooperation helps give Ivorian fistula survivors a new lease on life

Safe birth services save lives, prevent childbirth injury in Tanzania

In Yemen and around the world, obstetric fistula strikes the most vulnerable women

End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!

In Nepal, COVID-19 turning pregnancy excitement into fear

Sweden and UNFPA join forces to protect mothers and babies from COVID-19 in Sudan

Supporting mothers, midwives in the COVID-19 pandemic

Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis

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Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality

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