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27 May 2024
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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 preventable maternal deaths,…
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24 May 2024
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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 contributions to society, we…
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22 May 2024
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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 most serious injuries of…
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21 May 2024
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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 obstetric fistula, helping them live…
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15 May 2024
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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 demographically diverse world…
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12 May 2024
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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 different. A midwife was by my…
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09 May 2024
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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 financing by 2030, envisioning a…
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05 May 2024
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Midwives: Delivering amidst climate crises
As we confront the realities of a changing climate, let us pay tribute to the pivotal role of midwives in safeguarding the health and well-being of communities across Asia and the…
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05 May 2024
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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 and emergency responders for…
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