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UNFPA

Publication date

2019

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

180

State of World Population

State of World Population 2019

Unfinished Business: the pursuit of rights and choices FOR ALL

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News

“Crossing the river” to a safe delivery in rural Cambodia

calendar_today29 March 2019

Bora safely gave birth, but she faced complications after the delivery. © UNFPA Cambodia/Sophanara Pen
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$50 provides 10 clean delivery kits, containing simple items that save lives.
$150 provides 10 women and girls with basic items to maintain their dignity.
$500 provides medical kits to save 10 mothers and babies facing delivery complications.

News

Catastrophic Cyclone Idai leaves pregnant women vulnerable in three countries

calendar_today25 March 2019

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

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

calendar_today28 February 2019

“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
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Updates

Survivor-centred aid for women and girls from Mosul

calendar_today25 February 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
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News

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

calendar_today21 February 2019

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

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

calendar_today14 February 2019

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

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

calendar_today07 February 2019

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

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

calendar_today22 January 2019

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