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All in a day's work

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All in a day's work

All in a day's work

In Liberia, one midwife reflects on the work she has dedicated her life to. "We'll prevent so many complications. We'll also prevent neonatal death," she says. Midwives save lives. See more here.

An expectant mother in rural Haiti reflects on the hopes she has for her pregnancy and children. "This time, I have no fear. I am happy," she said. "Children are the promise of the future." See more here.

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Midwife describes working under ISIL, taking a dangerous stand for women

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Um Qassem continued her work as a midwife, even as ISIL fighters took over the hospital. © UNFPA Iraq
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Nepal’s first midwives waiting in the wings to save women’s lives

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A new midwifery programme aims to elevate the profession – and save mothers. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri
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Celebrating the journey to motherhood

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Bendu takes her daughter from a midwife at a health centre in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. © UNFPA/Elena Heatherwick
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Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

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Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

Yemen's midwives brave attacks, long treks to save women

Midwives like Rawthah Ahmed are going to heroic lengths to serve women in need. See more.

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Amid grinding conflict, Yemen’s midwives go to heroic lengths to save lives

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A midwife checks on a newborn during a house call in rural Yemen. Midwives there trek long distances to reach women and babies. © UNFPA Yemen
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Protecting women and girls after the earthquake in Papua New Guinea

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In earthquake-affected Tamande, Mendi, local emergency responders meet with UNFPA staff. © UNFPA
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One year later, flood-affected women in Peru struggle for protection and reproductive health care

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Thousands of women in Piura remain affected by the floods. © UNFPA Peru/Angela Valverde
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Rural midwives help save mothers in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

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Out's pregnancy is assessed by a midwife during an antenatal home visit. © UNFPA/Ruth Carr
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