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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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29 April 2024
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UNFPA Angola 8th Country Programme Evaluation (2020-2022)

UNFPA Angola 8th Country Programme Evaluation (2020-2022)

2022

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East & Southern Africa

Angola

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This evaluation independently assesses the UNFPA Angola 8th country programme, offering evidence-based insights to inform the design of the next programme cycle. The evaluation also assesses the geographic and demographic coverage of the UNFPA humanitarian assistance, and the organization's ability to integrate immediate, life-saving support with long-term development goals.

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Funding gap, increased insecurity jeopardize the lives of Rohingya women and girls

20 May 2024

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Between conflict and climate crises, midwives deliver hope for mothers and newborns in Yemen

When Mona began working as a midwife in her local health centre 30 years ago, she was the first in Yemen’s Hadramout Governorate. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 06 May 2024
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10 May 2024
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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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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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Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2024

02 May 2024

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15 April 2024
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