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Investments in male condoms save lives, make economic gains for countries

calendar_today17 May 2017

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Press Release

Investments in male condoms save lives, make economic gains for countries

calendar_today17 May 2017

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On 14 May 2017, dozens of countries around the world will observe Mother’s Day. It is a day to celebrate mothers everywhere, but also a moment to reflect on the risks that too many women still encounter on their journey to motherhood – and what can be done about it. See more here.

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To reduce maternal deaths, look to midwives

calendar_today03 May 2017

"A mother’s trust in a midwife is the first medicine for a successful delivery," says Burcard Umuhoza, a midwife in Gisenyi, Rwanda. © UNFPA Rwanda/Maureen Twahirwa
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Heroic midwives save lives amid Syria’s chaos

calendar_today01 May 2017

“There has been an exodus of qualified midwives and reproductive health professionals,” Shatha Al Mostafa told UNFPA. © UNFPA/Nadine Cornier
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South Sudan clashes force pregnant women into the bush, over the border

calendar_today28 April 2017

Rose Akongo, 26, was in labour by the time she arrived at the border post. © UNFPA Uganda/Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi
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Traditional leaders stand up to protect youth from HIV, unintended pregnancy

calendar_today03 April 2017

Traditional ceremonies are an opportunity to reach young people with life-saving information. © UNFPA/Meaghan Charkowick
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News

At two-year mark, Yemen’s conflict takes heavy toll on women and girls

calendar_today23 March 2017

A displaced woman from Taizz receives a dignity kit containing hygiene supplies and other basic items. © UNFPA Yemen
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Teen mothers in Kenya become powerful advocates for change

calendar_today27 March 2017

Young mothers Purity Bahati (left) and Naomi Kitsao (right) advocate for other young people to access sexual and reproductive health information and care. © UNFPA Kenya/Doulgas Waudo
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