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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Advocates for Midwives at International Congress in Bali
14 June 2023
Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Natalia Kanem, joined more than 2,300 midwives, maternal health advocates, and healthcare professionals from…
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Profile: Sharika Cooray, UNFPA Sri Lanka
12 June 2023
Sharika Cooray is the National Programme and Policy Analyst for Gender and Women's Rights and Humanitarian focal point with UNFPA Sri Lanka.
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Birth, Bravery, and Resilience: Stories from the Heart of Cyclone-hit Vanuatu
08 June 2023
In this photo-essay, we share the compelling stories of midwives from Fiji and Vanuatu, tirelessly serving in the wake of Cyclones Judy and Kevin which have hit Vanuatu in March…
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Ensuring continuity of the cycle of life as climate disasters hit small island countries
08 June 2023
UNFPA responded to the humanitarian crisis caused by the two consecutive cyclones by distributing ‘Dignity Kits’ to women and girls, and setting up a total of 12 Women Friendly…
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Strengthening Maternal Health in Vanuatu: Midwives from Fiji and Vanuatu unite in the wake of Cyclones Judy and Kevin
08 June 2023
UNFPA has been investing in training and maintaining a roster of retired midwives in Fiji and the region for humanitarian response. In January 2023, UNFPA trained a group of…
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Opinion-Editorial: Menstrual health and the climate crisis
28 May 2023
UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Björn Andersson, says more needs to be done to destigmatize menstrual health and hygiene to help communities prepare for climate…
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Photo story: Menstrual Health Heroes
28 May 2023
This collection of photos and stories celebrates some of the frontline heroes advancing the discussion of menstrual health, sexual and reproductive health, and gender equality in…
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UNFPA Asia-Pacific launches new podcast series ‘Hold on a minute’
22 May 2023
UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional office released today the first episode of a new podcast series titled ‘Hold on a minute’ to shed light on the challenges facing women and…
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The world needs more Midwives
05 May 2023
Globally, the need for skilled maternal and newborn health care is immense. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 287,000 women died during pregnancy and childbirth in…
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