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“I want my baby safe, this is all I need.” Supporting women and girls in Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha tears a path of destruction
Cyclone Mocha was one of the most powerful storms ever to hit Myanmar, affecting an estimated 3.4 million people. Howling winds tore homes to pieces... Read more
Sisters looking forward to their futures
The 10-week course, Rupantaran skills development programme, is part of a package that includes pastoral care and mentoring in small groups for... Read more
Midwives in Bangladesh bring hope to survivors of Cyclone Mocha in world’s largest refugee camp
Khadija*, 21, lives in a displacement camp for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. A trained midwife, she knew all too well the danger she... Read more
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Advocates for Midwives at International Congress in Bali
Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Natalia Kanem, joined more than 2,300 midwives, maternal health advocates, and... Read more
Profile: Sharika Cooray, UNFPA Sri Lanka
Sharika Cooray is the National Programme and Policy Analyst for Gender and Women's Rights and Humanitarian focal point with UNFPA Sri Lanka.
Ensuring continuity of the cycle of life as climate disasters hit small island countries
UNFPA responded to the humanitarian crisis caused by the two consecutive cyclones by distributing ‘Dignity Kits’ to women and girls, and setting up... Read more
Strengthening Maternal Health in Vanuatu: Midwives from Fiji and Vanuatu unite in the wake of Cyclones Judy and Kevin
UNFPA has been investing in training and maintaining a roster of retired midwives in Fiji and the region for humanitarian response. In January 2023,... Read more
Birth, Bravery, and Resilience: Stories from the Heart of Cyclone-hit Vanuatu
In this photo-essay, we share the compelling stories of midwives from Fiji and Vanuatu, tirelessly serving in the wake of Cyclones Judy and Kevin... Read more
Photo story: Menstrual Health Heroes
This collection of photos and stories celebrates some of the frontline heroes advancing the discussion of menstrual health, sexual and reproductive... Read more
Opinion-Editorial: Menstrual health and the climate crisis
UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Björn Andersson, says more needs to be done to destigmatize menstrual health and hygiene to help... Read more