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Moroccan midwives save lives and shape strong communities
Morocco has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality in recent years, with the maternal mortality rate now only slightly above the... Read more
Conclusion of the 2024 Regional High-Level Meeting on Young People’s Learning, Skilling, and Transition to Decent Work
The Second Regional High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Young People’s Learning, Skilling, and Transition to Decent Work concluded today. Hosted by Tunisia... Read more
Hearing and healing survivors of sexual violence is essential to lasting peace
Women rarely start wars but often suffer most from them – driven from their homes, separated from their families, deprived of livelihoods and... Read more
Sexual violence and conflict in Sudan: A war on the bodies of women and girls
DARFUR/KHARTOUM, Sudan – Aisha* lost both her parents last year, aged just 17. “I was left alone at home. I couldn’t reach out to any of my relatives... Read more
Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza
It’s very difficult to talk about ‘early recovery,’ given the calamitous humanitarian situation in Gaza today. First, there has to be an immediate... Read more
Midwives save lives in remote, war-torn Syria
“In my 25 years as a midwife, one of my most challenging cases was a high-risk pregnancy of a woman carrying twin fetuses,” says Yusra, 47, midwife... Read more
Qatar Fund for Development contributes US$1 million to UNFPA in support of women’s and girls’ rights and health
UNITED NATIONS, New York – The Qatar Fund for Development has contributed $1 million in core funds to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.... Read more
Women and girls’ dignity is latest casualty in brutal Gaza war
UNFPA is appealing for $90 million to address the most pressing needs of women and girls in Gaza and the occupied West Bank from January to December... Read more
The Association of Rotary Clubs UAE and UNFPA’s New Partnership
The Association of Rotary Clubs UAE and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) came together in a significant step forward for community service... Read more
In remote Yemen, pregnant women race for life-saving care
"You’re a fighter, Sayun," the nurse whispered into my ear. "We’re with you. You won't give up, will you?" Sayun, 35,... Read more