News

Maternal deaths declining in Morocco thanks to midwives, but more support needed

Khadija Bahzad holds a baby she delivered in Marrakech. Ms. Bahzad is a midwifery trainer, strengthening the skills of other midwives in the country. © UNFPA
  • 14 February 2020
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#BornComplete: Kenza's Story on FGM

Published on: 18/02/2019

Kenza is a doctor in her twenties from Djibouti. In the video, she speaks of her experience with FGM as a child and the long-term consequences of the trauma. 

News

Pregnant women, survivors of violence at risk in West Darfur clashes

Stigma is preventing survivors of sexual violence from seeking care and support. © UNFPA Sudan/Sufian Abdul-Mouty
  • 05 February 2020
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News

In war-torn Yemen, life-threatening pregnancy complication finds a happy ending

UNFPA’s former representative in Yemen, Anjali Sen, and reproductive health expert Afrah hold a newborn baby. UNFPA is the sole provider of life-saving reproductive health supplies and medicines in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 30 January 2020
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Resources

Chapter 2: Cost of Ending Unmet Need for Family Planning

Resource date: Jan 2020

Publisher: UNFPA

This is the second chapter of Costing the Three Transformative Results, which focuses on new research to estimate the costs associated the global effort led by UNFPA towards: (a) ending preventable maternal deaths, (b) ending the unmet need for family planning, (c) ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.

This chapter focuses on the estimated cost of ending unmet need for family planning. It was compiled by UNFPA partners at Avenir Health. 

Consultant: GBV Programming Specialist - Response

  • Level: Consultant
  • Contract type: Consultancy
  • Closing date: 27 Jan 2020 05:00 PM (Africa/Khartoum)
  • Duty station: El Geneina, Sudan

Resources

Calling for Action on Young People’s Need for Contraception - Guide for Youth Advocates

Resource date: Nov 2019

Author: Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights and UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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News

From child brides and FGM survivors to leaders on a global stage

Survivors and advocates Nachaki, Rosillah and Eunice speak with advocate and psychotherapist Leyla Hussein at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25. (L-R) Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pratt/Too Young to Wed.
  • 03 January 2020
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News

A look back at the 2010s: A decade of voices and choices

The world has seen both peril and promise in the last 10 years.
  • 23 December 2019
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News

“If you love me, know my status”: Safeguard Young People helps young people cast off HIV stigma

Chifundo Tindo now trains other people to provide stigma-free comprehensive sexuality education. © UNFPA
  • 01 December 2019
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