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Impact of COVID-19 on Family Planning: What we know one year into the pandemic

Resource date: Mar 2021

Author: UNFPA

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One year into the pandemic, UNFPA estimates 12 million women have seen contraceptive interruptions, leading to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies

Supply chain problems, mobility restrictions and fear of seeking health services contributed to family planning disruptions for millions of women. Pictured, empty shelves at a store in the United Kingdom at the height of the pandemic; the pandemic may be affecting women differently across affluent and lower-income countries. © Unsplash/Carlos de Toro

11 March 2021

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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives

Midwife Prasansa Budha Lama examines a new mother and baby on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. During lockdown, UNFPA-supported midwives provided telecounselling and helpline services, communicating with pregnant and postpartum women via social networks and messaging apps. © UNFPA Nepal

03 February 2021

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Amid pandemic and unrest, midwives undeterred in saving lives in Conakry

A midwife at the Communal Medical Centre in Matam wraps newborns in warm blankets. © UNFPA Guinea

11 February 2021

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2020 Year in Review: Top 5 stories affecting women and girls

In pandemic times, midwives around the world like Selina Akter in Bangladesh helped deliver a safer world. Image courtesy of Selina Akter

28 December 2020

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In Egypt, family planning unit works to ensure continuity of services amid pandemic

Doaa Ramadan says staff in the family planning unit have been diligent about applying precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis

20 November 2020

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Even amid pandemic, governments and advocates rally behind sexual and reproductive health and rights

Donor governments are already substantially delivering on the commitments they made last year at the Nairobi Summit. © Nairobi Summit on ICPD25

12 November 2020

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Honduras television drama shines light on teen pregnancy, helps girls speak out

04 November 2020

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Mobile clinics treat reproductive cancers in along Ukraine’s contact line

Dr. Kyslytsia and Dr. Ieriomin stand in front of the mobile clinic they use to travel to remote and conflict-affected communities. © UNFPA Ukraine

30 October 2020

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The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020