News

A chance encounter leads to critical maternal care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Kyeshero district of Goma, pregnant Chance Azina chats with Amani, a UNFPA-supported community outreach worker at a nearby health centre. ©UNFPA DRC / Jonas Yunus
  • 04 April 2025
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21 February 2025

Mothers in Gaza deserve to give birth safely

Published on: 05/05/2025

Every mother deserves a safe birth.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t the case for Adlah, who had to deliver her baby under bombardment and displacement in Gaza.

Hear her story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting mothers during humanitarian crises.

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“Every pregnancy these days is a struggle”: Restoring life-saving healthcare in Gaza

A temporary health centre in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza is supported by UNFPA through health workers, essential medicine and equipment. © UNFPA / Yasmeen Sous
  • 10 March 2025
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News

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

A UNFPA-supported programme to train future midwives at a higher education institute in Aden, Yemen. ©UNFPA Yemen
  • 10 February 2025
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Midwives are caring for displaced pregnant women in Chad

Published on: 18/02/2025

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

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
  • 29 January 2025
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News

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

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
  • 20 January 2025
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Updates

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

29 Jan 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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Publication

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

Number of pages: 68

Publication date: 29 Jan 2025

Publisher: UNFPA

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