Video

Heroic midwives save lives in northwest Syria

calendar_today22 May 2024

Heroic midwives save lives in northwest Syria

Heroic midwives save lives in northwest Syria

After 13 years of conflict, midwives in northwest Syria are saving lives.

See how crucial midwives are to ensuring pregnant women in need can give birth safely and find out more about how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting women and girls in Syria. Learn more

News

Hero’s journey: How UNFPA helps mothers in Madagascar to access emergency obstetric care

calendar_today23 April 2024

Samueline Razafindravao is one of millions of women who intended to give birth at home in Madagascar in recent years. “I was worried about the expense of going to hospital,” she said. © UN News/Daniel Dickinson
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News

This Mother’s Day, here are 5 reasons to celebrate motherhood – by choice

calendar_today10 May 2024

Henriette Akayezu, 19, with her son in Rwanda. This month, as more than 100 countries mark Mother’s Day, we call attention to the power and importance of exercising choice in the act of becoming mothers – a power afforded to too few. © UNFPA/Jadwiga Figula
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Statement

Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2024

calendar_today02 May 2024

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Statement

Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the potential invasion in Rafah

calendar_today05 May 2024

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News

On the front lines of climate-driven crisis: UNFPA-supported midwives prevent maternal deaths among Cameroonian refugees in Chad

calendar_today02 May 2024

Midwife Neïma Patricia works in the maternity ward of Kalambari refugee camp, supporting Cameroonian refugees. © UNFPA Chad / Éric Djepatarlemgoto
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Video

Midwives make motherhood safer

calendar_today05 May 2024

Midwives make motherhood safer

Midwives make motherhood safer

Join UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to celebrate the heroes who protect the health and rights of mothers and babies around the world. Learn more.

15 April 2024

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Ukrainian refugees find life-saving care – and a support network – at Moldovan hospital

calendar_today19 March 2024

Alina visits the intensive care unit where her son Mark recovered at the Gheorghe Paladi hospital. © UNFPA Moldova
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Speech

Opening Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, at the General Assembly ICPD30 Commemorative Event

calendar_today29 April 2024

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