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How girls in informal settlements are coping with menstrual health during South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown
On May 28, we celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day, which is dedicated to breaking the silence around periods and promoting good menstrual hygiene management for all. CAPE TOWN, South Africa—When... Read more
Safe birth services save lives, prevent childbirth injury in Tanzania
BARIADI, United Republic of Tanzania – Midwife Nuriat Koku Mtumbi remembers the day in March well: “It was raining heavily and Adimu* had delivered her baby on her way to our facility. “She was... Read more
End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May 2020 Last November, the world convened in Nairobi to celebrate the tremendous gains... Read more
A woman’s diary of giving birth during the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa
Pregnant mothers giving birth during COVID-19-related lockdowns face uncertainty and potentially life-threatening challenges. Bonang Motlaung*, a 33-year-old mother of three, shares her personal... Read more
“We used to worry just about delivering healthy babies and being good mothers” - pregnancy in a time of COVID-19
GABORONE, Botswana—It is a particularly difficult time to be pregnant. The last thing any woman would want is to bring her child into a world of uncertainty, but that’s exactly what pregnant women... Read more
Break the silence!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 17 May 2020 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and... Read more
UN issues US$6.7 billion appeal to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries
The UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock, has called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as he releases a US$6.7 billion appeal and an... Read more
We owe a debt of gratitude to midwives saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic
Blog: Our Humanity in Times of Crisis By Dr. Julitta Onabanjo As the COVID-19 pandemic strains the availability of essential health-care services across the world, midwives are on the frontline... Read more
Providing free transport to mums-to-be to reach midwives in time during coronavirus lockdown
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar—In her last month of pregnancy, Aina, 24, has decided to give birth safely at hospital. But a partial lockdown has been put in place by the government in response to the... Read more
Wellbeing of young Zimbabweans depends on access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services
HARARE, Zimbabwe—While the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted people’s way of life, UNFPA in Zimbabwe is determined to continue providing sexual and reproductive health services, including... Read more