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06 June 2018
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Becoming a woman in Iraq; the challenges of menstruation
Getting your period and becoming a woman is a natural development for every girl. In most parts of the world, discussing menstruation is a normal process and is explained both at…
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03 June 2018
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A turning point for girls' and women’s menstrual health in Africa
“I felt embarrassed to be a girl and felt like it was a punishment,” recalled 13-year-old Faith, describing her first period.
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23 May 2018
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Time to end obstetric fistula: a song for survivors
On Wednesday, the world will observe the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which calls for action to end the marginalization and inequality that perpetuate this…
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23 May 2018
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New year and new life
Adeeba got married at the age of 24, and was thrilled when she became pregnant. But when it was time for her delivery, her labour lasted two very painful days, where she remained…
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23 May 2018
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I challenged obstetric fistula and I won
When Najat, a midwife from the Dhamar governorate got married and moved to her husband’s village, she made many friends as she provided midwifery services to women in the village…
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22 May 2018
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Leaving no one behind: Let us commit to ending fistula now!
Pregnancy and childbirth should be among the happiest of occasions in a woman’s life. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many of the world’s poorest and most marginalized…
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16 May 2018
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Statement attributable to Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Director for the Arab Region, on the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
I am following closely with deep concern the alarming humanitarian situation and increased number of causalities especially among youth in Gaza.
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15 May 2018
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Fifty years ago, it became official: Family planning is a human right
Fifty years ago, on 13 May, the world declared family planning to be a basic human right.
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09 May 2018
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Celebrating the journey to motherhood
May is a time for motherhood. Dozens of countries around the world observe Mother’s Day this month, celebrating the strength and beauty of mothers everywhere. The fifth of May,…
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