Updates

Infinite Woman: A digital art series by Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm

calendar_today24 February 2025

Digital art by Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm
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News

Investing in skilled midwives to save lives and brighten futures in Yemen

calendar_today10 February 2025

A UNFPA-supported programme to train future midwives at a higher education institute in Aden, Yemen. ©UNFPA Yemen
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News

Explainer: What is UNFPA and why does it matter?

calendar_today24 January 2025

Anitha Bosco, 35, receives an ultrasound scan from a midwife at a health centre in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. © UNFPA DRC/Junior Mayindu
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Video

Midwives are caring for displaced pregnant women in Chad

calendar_today18 February 2025

Midwives are caring for displaced pregnant women in Chad

Midwives are caring for displaced pregnant women in Chad

Florence is a midwife supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—in Chad.

Over 13,000 people, including many pregnant women, have been displaced by severe flooding across the country. 

Now more than ever, her life-saving work is necessary.

See how Florence is making motherhood safer for pregnant women affected by this humanitarian crisis.

News

Bridging worlds: A Bolivian midwife blends traditional practices with modern medicine for safer childbirth

calendar_today29 January 2025

Ana Choque, a midwife with over 45 years of experience, at the Regional Intercultural Symposium on the Maternal Health of Indigenous Women in Mexico. Credit: © UNFPA LACRO / Adrián Ibáñez
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Publisher

UN

Publication date

Dec 2024

Resources

Intensification of efforts to end obstetric fistula: resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

This 2024 UN Resolution on Fistula, adopted by Member States, calls for intensified efforts to end obstetric fistula, highlighting the urgent need for improved quality of care, strengthened accountability, and better data systems. Recognizing the devastating impact of fistula on women’s health, dignity, and rights, the resolution urges governments and stakeholders to scale up efforts, reinforcing the importance of stronger health systems and sustained commitments to eliminate fistula by 2030.

Publisher

Office of the UN Secretary General

Publication date

Jul 2024

Resources

Intensifying efforts to end obstetric fistula within a decade: Report of the Secretary- General (A/79/112)

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News

“This support gives us hope”: A journey to motherhood in the midst of Tropical Cyclone Chido

calendar_today20 January 2025

At eight months pregnant, Massiala Agostinho receives vital antenatal care from UNFPA, helping to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy even amid the challenges of Cyclone Chido © UNFPA Mozambique / António Mussuque
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Updates

UNFPA launches 'Start With Her': A bold strategy to transform reproductive, maternal and newborn health and well-being

calendar_today29 January 2025

UNFPA midwife Lucille Denembaye holds an 11-day-old boy she delivered in a camp for displaced people in the Toukra district of N’Djamena in Chad. © UNFPA Chad/Karel Prinsloo
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pdf

Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

2025

Number of pages

68

Publication

Start with Her: UNFPA Strategy for Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health and Well-Being 2025–2030

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