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Women power as a force for good
Among 1.4 million Elected Women Representatives in India’s local governance system, Supriya Das Datta, Hemakumari, and Neeru Yadav, are championing... Read more
Celebrating Menstrual Health Heroes
Women and girls have the right to menstruate without missing out or being cast out, without feeling fear or shame, and without being exposed to more... Read more
The role of midwives in a climate-vulnerable world
When climate disasters hit or conflict breaks out, midwives are first responders within communities – they represent the most effective way to avoid... Read more
On-call during climate crises
Healthcare workers like Dr. Penitai, Bethlyn and Sarah continue to serve women and girls in the toughest conditions. While recognizing their tireless... Read more
When there’s a will, there’s a way
As countries spanning the globe race to eradicate obstetric fistula by 2030, progress made in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan in tackling one of the... Read more
How a clinic in rural Nepal is giving women a chance for a brighter future
Run by one of the world’s top fistula surgeons, this specialist clinic in eastern Nepal has been treating young women and girls suffering from... Read more
Reaffirming the need for hard-fought rights to be upheld despite emerging global trends
UNFPA, together with the governments of Bangladesh, Bulgaria, and Japan, officially launched a two-day global dialogue today, emphasizing that a... Read more
Celebrating motherhood and midwives
Each year, on mother’s day, I cannot help but recall that moment as I reflect on my own experience of bringing life into this world. My reality was... Read more
UNFPA calls on partners in Asia-Pacific to redesign the world for women
The Equity 2030 Alliance is the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) global effort to accelerate gender equity in science, technology and... Read more
Midwives: a vital climate solution
Midwives are the heroes of millions of stories. Not only do midwives provide culturally sensitive health care, they are respected community leaders... Read more