News

Catastrophic Cyclone Idai leaves pregnant women vulnerable in three countries

Women and girls are receiving dignity kits, which contain essential hygiene supplies as well as safety whistles. © UNFPA Mozambique/Vidal Mahundla

25 March 2019

News

Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru

“We have been traveling for a week without being able to sleep, take a shower or eat well. I get tired easily, and have vomiting and headaches," said Mariana, who is five months pregnant. © UNFPA Peru

28 February 2019

Updates

Survivor-centred aid for women and girls from Mosul

25 Feb 2019

Christos Stylianides, the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Alexander De Croo, the Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium and Minister of Finance and Development Cooperation, visited Hammam Al-Aleel camp for internally displaced persons in Mosul. © UNFPA Iraq

News

In world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the miracle of a safe birth

A midwife cares for Mohsina's unexpected twins at Jardan Hospital. ©FMF

21 February 2019

News

Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

Health workers have learned to respect indigenous childbirth traditions, such as vertical delivery using a rope. © UNFPA Peru/Juan Pablo Casapia

14 February 2019

News

Reaching women in Mosul, where the shadow of conflict still lingers

Eman, from West Mosul, needed a Caesarean section for her fifth child. © UNFPA Iraq/Jared Kohler

07 February 2019

News

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu

22 January 2019

Publication

Humanitarian Action 2019 Overview

Number of pages: 22

Publication date: 22 Jan 2019

Author: UNFPA

Updates

UNFPA and Philips to co-create innovative health solutions for women and girls

21 Sep 2018

“We see huge potential in this thought partnership for innovation,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem (right), with Henk Siebren de Jong, Chief of International Markets for Royal Philips (left). © UNFPA/Usenabasi Esiet

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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