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“Crossing the river” to a safe delivery in rural Cambodia

Bora safely gave birth, but she faced complications after the delivery. © UNFPA Cambodia/Sophanara Pen

29 March 2019

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Catastrophic Cyclone Idai leaves pregnant women vulnerable in three countries

Women and girls are receiving dignity kits, which contain essential hygiene supplies as well as safety whistles. © UNFPA Mozambique/Vidal Mahundla

25 March 2019

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Health, rights situation critical among women and girls in conflict-scarred Dara’a

After years of conflict, the population is seeing a cascade of health and human rights problems fall "like dominoes". © UNFPA Syria/Sufian Abdul-Mouty

19 March 2019

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Leaders call for securing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Kenya’s largest slum

Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA's Executive Director, met with community role models in Kibera, the largest informal settlement in Kenya. © UNFPA

11 March 2019

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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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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

Resources

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”

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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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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