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“It brings me hope”: The impact of universal health coverage for Afghan refugees in Iran

calendar_today15 May 2024

Afghan women refugees are among those reached by an initiative from the Islamic Republic of Iran to expand access to health services. © UNFPA 
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On the front lines of climate-driven crisis: UNFPA-supported midwives prevent maternal deaths among Cameroonian refugees in Chad

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Midwife Neïma Patricia works in the maternity ward of Kalambari refugee camp, supporting Cameroonian refugees. © UNFPA Chad / Éric Djepatarlemgoto
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Life-saving medicines for pregnant women run low in south Gaza

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Life-saving medicines for pregnant women run low in south Gaza

Life-saving medicines for pregnant women run low in south Gaza

Pregnant women at a camp for internally displaced people camp in south Gaza are receiving check-ups in sandy tents.

Let Dr. Mohamed Ragab describe the situation for women who have almost nothing and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding. 
 

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A displaced girl in Syria finds safety and support

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A displaced girl in Syria finds safety and support

A displaced girl in Syria finds safety and support

Aida (14) has spent most her life in a makeshift tent since the crisis in Syria started 13 years ago.

She has found emotional support and a safe space to speak up through counselling sessions supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.

Hear Aida’s story and see how our team on the ground is taking action so Syrians like her are not forgotten.

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Heroes amid crises – 8 stories of resilience and hope from 2023

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Midwife Rahna visits with new mother, 20-year-old Hanifa, whose home was destroyed in the 7 October earthquake that struck Herat province  in Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan / Ahmad Jamshid Qazizadah
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Beating the odds: Resilience, hope and safe births at a UNFPA mobile clinic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Midwife Fyfy Omoyi hands Ms. Bembeleza her newborn, who was delivered safely at the UNFPA mobile health clinic at the Bulengo displacement camp. The camp is currently sheltering more than 100,000 people who have fled brutal conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ©UNFPA DRC/Jonas Yunus
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Midwives in Bangladesh bring hope to survivors of Cyclone Mocha in world’s largest refugee camp

calendar_today15 June 2023

Nasrin Khatun, 27, was one of the midwives on duty to assist Khadija* in safely delivering her baby boy, as Cyclone Mocha raged along the coast of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA/Fahim Ahad
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