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UNFPA and UNICEF have jointly led the largest global programme to accelerate the elimination of female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2008. In close collaboration with governments, grassroots community organizations and other key stakeholders, the Joint Programme harnesses the complementary expertise of both UNFPA and UNICEF, as well as the latest social science research, to prevent female genital mutilation across the 17 countries where the programme operates.

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  • Hero’s journey: How UNFPA helps mothers in Madagascar to access emergency obstetric care

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Hero’s journey: How UNFPA helps mothers in Madagascar to access emergency obstetric care

Samueline Razafindravao is one of millions of women who intended to give birth at home in Madagascar in recent years. “I was worried about the expense of going to hospital,” she said. © UN News/Daniel Dickinson
  • 23 April 2024
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  • “Always a fighter”: Afrodescendent activist Lilian León offers solidarity and support to survivors of gender-based violence in northern Perú

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“Always a fighter”: Afrodescendent activist Lilian León offers solidarity and support to survivors of gender-based violence in northern Perú

Afrodescendent farmer, craftswoman and women’s rights activist Lilian León helps identify and support women at risk of gender-based violence. © UNFPA Perú / Enrique Castro-Mendívil
  • 25 March 2024
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  • Communication and understanding: The pillars supporting culturally sensitive maternal health care in Panama

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Communication and understanding: The pillars supporting culturally sensitive maternal health care in Panama

Intercultural interpreter Eira Carrera helps the women of her indigenous Ngäbe community liaise with Spanish-speaking health-care providers at the José Domingo De Obaldía Maternal and Infant Hospital. ©UNFPA/Rebecca Zerzan
  • 20 March 2024
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  • Women leaders in Djibouti speak out against gender-based violence and harmful practices

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Women leaders in Djibouti speak out against gender-based violence and harmful practices

Peer educators from the UNFPA Elle et Elles network, launched in Djibouti in 2021 to provide support and training for female leaders advocating for women's health and rights. © UFNPA Djibouti
  • 25 April 2024
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  • ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development

ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development

15 May - 16 May 2024

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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  • Babies are dying in Gaza hospital due to lack of ventilators

Babies are dying in Gaza hospital due to lack of ventilators

Published on: 01/04/2024

“Most babies will die.”

There aren’t enough ventilators at Al-Emirati Hospital in Rafah, Gaza to support the babies being born there.

Let Dr. Ahmed Al-Shaer, Deputy Head of the Incubator Care Unit at the hospital, describe the desperate situation and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding to mothers and babies in need.

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  • This Mother’s Day, here are 5 reasons to celebrate motherhood – by choice

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This Mother’s Day, here are 5 reasons to celebrate motherhood – by choice

Henriette Akayezu, 19, with her son in Rwanda. This month, as more than 100 countries mark Mother’s Day, we call attention to the power and importance of exercising choice in the act of becoming mothers – a power afforded to too few. © UNFPA/Jadwiga Figula
  • 10 May 2024
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  • Briefing paper - Addressing gender-based violence against women and people of diverse gender identity and expression who use drugs

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Briefing paper - Addressing gender-based violence against women and people of diverse gender identity and expression who use drugs

Number of pages: 46

Publication date: 31 Dec 2023

Publisher: UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNODC, UN Women, WHO

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  • Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2024

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Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2024

02 May 2024

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