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Reproductive health needs in Mozambique a priority after Tropical Storm Ana

In the wake of Tropical Storm Ana, more than 200 dignity kits containing hygiene items like reusable menstrual pads and safety items like whistles and flashlights were distributed to women in Maganja da Costa District, Zambezia Province. © UNFPA Mozambique/Hidayat Kassim

11 February 2022

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With COVID-19 heralding possible fertility changes, leaders must urgently support women’s rights and choices

A mobile health clinic, supported by UNFPA and the Spotlight Initiative, brings critical family planning and other services to underserved parts of Mozambique. ©UNFPA Mozambique/Mbuto Machili

08 July 2021

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Au Mozambique, le parcours d'une survivante de la fistule obstétricale, de « je n'étais rien » à « je suis capable de tout »

Beatriz Sebastião, 28 ans, survivante de la fistule obstétricale, se tient devant son domicile et sa petite épicerie à Mocuba, dans la province de Zambezia, au Mozambique. Un aspect clé des soins de la fistule, sous la direction du ministère du Genre, de l'Enfance et de l'Action sociale, est la réintégration dans la société, y compris la formation professionnelle afin que les survivantes puissent obtenir un emploi significatif. © UNFPA Mozambique

21 May 2021

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In Mozambique, an obstetric fistula survivor's journey from "I was nothing" to "I am capable of everything"

Obstetric fistula survivor Beatriz Sebastião, 28, stands outside her home and small grocery business in Mocuba, Zambezia province, Mozambique. A key aspect of fistula care, led by the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Action, is reintegration into society, including skills training so survivors can gain meaningful employment. © UNFPA Mozambique

21 May 2021

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Young women face greatest threat from intimate partner violence, new UNFPA data dashboard shows

UNFPA's new data dashboard shows who are most vulnerable to intimate partner violence. Younger women face some of the greatest risks. © UNFPA Zimbabwe

02 December 2020

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COVID-19: Norway pledges additional $1.1 million to strengthen gender-based violence prevention and reproductive health for women and girls in wake of cyclones

04 Nov 2020

Rainha, 35, stands in front of the local health center after a wellness check during the pandemic, where she received a UNFPA dignity kit and shared the preventive measures she takes to stay safe. © Alex Muianga/UNFPA Mozambique

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UNFPA partners with Mozambique government, Operation Fistula to scale up InfoFistula app

12 Jun 2020

“After becoming pregnant at 13, I tell every girl in my community to stay in school and use contraceptives," shares the then-20-year-old Mafalda (far left) from Mocuba District, Zambezia Province in Mozambique. As an advocate for girls’ sexual and reproductive rights and choices, her mother speaks about her transformation: “My daughter found courage from the difficult times she faced. Now she is passing on to other girls the lessons she has learned”. © UNFPA Mozambique/Helene Christensen

Secretary-General speaks with women and girls in storm-ravaged Mozambique

16 July 2019

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Emergency obstetric care saves lives in Mozambique

31 May 2019

A baby girl is born during an emergency Caesarean section delivery. Photograph courtesy of staff at Buzi District Hospital

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Training new midwives in storm-hit Mozambique

29 May 2019