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Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru

“We have been traveling for a week without being able to sleep, take a shower or eat well. I get tired easily, and have vomiting and headaches," said Mariana, who is five months pregnant. © UNFPA Peru

28 February 2019

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118-truck convoy delivers urgent aid to stranded residents in Rukban, Syria

UNFPA brought critical reproductive health supplies to resident of the settlement, where conditions are dire. © UN in Syria

16 February 2019

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In world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the miracle of a safe birth

A midwife cares for Mohsina's unexpected twins at Jardan Hospital. ©FMF

21 February 2019

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UNFPA Humanitarian Response in Yemen 2019

Resource date: Feb 2019

Author: UNFPA Yemen

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Surviving Ebola: “I was so afraid to die and be put in a body bag”

Jémima Masika was infected with Ebola and survived. © UNFPA DRC/Brigitte Kiaku

18 February 2019

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Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

Health workers have learned to respect indigenous childbirth traditions, such as vertical delivery using a rope. © UNFPA Peru/Juan Pablo Casapia

14 February 2019

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Reaching women in Mosul, where the shadow of conflict still lingers

Eman, from West Mosul, needed a Caesarean section for her fifth child. © UNFPA Iraq/Jared Kohler

07 February 2019

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Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu

22 January 2019

Annual Report

The Maternal Health Thematic Fund Annual Report 2017

Number of pages: 64

Publication date: 25 Oct 2018

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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Looming famine threatens the lives of 2 million pregnant women and new mothers in Yemen

Some 1.1 million pregnant and lactating women are acutely malnourished, heightening the risk of life-threatening complications during pregnancy and labour. © UNFPA Yemen

09 November 2018

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Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru

118-truck convoy delivers urgent aid to stranded residents in Rukban, Syria

In world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the miracle of a safe birth

UNFPA Humanitarian Response in Yemen 2019

Surviving Ebola: “I was so afraid to die and be put in a body bag”

Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

Reaching women in Mosul, where the shadow of conflict still lingers

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

The Maternal Health Thematic Fund Annual Report 2017

Looming famine threatens the lives of 2 million pregnant women and new mothers in Yemen