A mother's hope

Published on: 14/05/2018

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

Um Qassem continued her work as a midwife, even as ISIL fighters took over the hospital. © UNFPA Iraq

14 May 2018

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Nepal’s first midwives waiting in the wings to save women’s lives

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

10 May 2018

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Celebrating the journey to motherhood

Bendu takes her daughter from a midwife at a health centre in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. © UNFPA/Elena Heatherwick

01 May 2018

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

Published on: 04/05/2018

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

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

04 May 2018

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Protecting women and girls after the earthquake in Papua New Guinea

In earthquake-affected Tamande, Mendi, local emergency responders meet with UNFPA staff. © UNFPA

26 April 2018

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One year later, flood-affected women in Peru struggle for protection and reproductive health care

19 April 2018

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Rural midwives help save mothers in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

10 April 2018

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Five reasons migration is a feminist issue

The needs of migrant women and girls are falling through the cracks. Izdihar, a Syrian refugee in Jordan. © UNFPA Jordan/Sima Diab

09 April 2018

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