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This is one of the only safe places left in Gaza to give birth

calendar_today06 October 2025

This is one of the only safe places left in Gaza to give birth

This is one of the only safe places left in Gaza to give birth

Imagine going into labour while you’re starving and your local hospital is destroyed.

To help women in Gaza facing this horrific situation, a UNFPA mobile clinic is providing life-saving care.

See what it means to mothers in need.

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

calendar_today04 April 2025

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
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21 February 2025

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Mothers in Gaza deserve to give birth safely

calendar_today05 May 2025

Mothers in Gaza deserve to give birth safely

Mothers in Gaza deserve to give birth safely

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

calendar_today10 March 2025

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
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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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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.

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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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“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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