News

Refugees spread the word about safe birth services in Uganda

After Flora and Patrick Anduga fled the bloody conflict in South Sudan, they learned about basic maternal health and reproductive health care – information they are eager to share. © ACORD

12 January 2017

Publications

Humanitarian Action 2017 Overview

Number of pages: 15

Publication date: 11 Jan 2017

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

News

After marriage at age 9, a former child bride gets a second chance

At age 9, Shukria was forced to drop out of school to get married. Now, at 55, she has returned to school and wants to help other vulnerable women beat the odds. © UNFPA

28 December 2016

News

New device brings midwifery education to remote, offline communities

Gebreamlak Giday teaches women about maintaining a healthy pregnancy, using a portable, solar-charged learning device. © UNFPA/Abraham Gelaw

07 December 2016

News

Midwives saving lives in hurricane-devastated Haiti

The hospital in Beaumont was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Midwives have been deployed to serve women in areas where health systems have been devastated. © UNFPA/Eddie Wright

28 November 2016

News

“They would be taking us in as wives”: Boko Haram survivors recount horrors, escape

Hauwa gave birth to her son while escaping Boko Haram. Now, they are receiving health and counselling services at a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri. © UNFPA Nigeria/Kori Habib

23 November 2016

Publications

The H4+ Partnership: Joint support to improve women’s and children’s health, Progress report 2014

Publication date: 01 Jun 2015

Author: WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, UNAIDS, The World Bank

Publisher: WHO

Publications

The H4+ Partnership: Joint country support to improve women’s and children’s health, Progress report 2012

Number of pages: 56

Publication date: 01 Jun 2013

Author: WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, UNAIDS, the World Bank

Publisher: WHO

News

Communities in the Amazon band together to save pregnant women

Dr. José Luis Palma Vélez aboard the "Health Canoe," a water ambulance that transports pregnant women to the nearest health centre. © UNFPA/Jose Antonio Guayasamin

14 November 2016

News

Return of Chibok girls highlights needs of women and girls

10 November 2016

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