News

South Sudan clashes force pregnant women into the bush, over the border

Rose Akongo, 26, was in labour by the time she arrived at the border post. © UNFPA Uganda/Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi

28 April 2017

News

Traditional leaders stand up to protect youth from HIV, unintended pregnancy

Traditional ceremonies are an opportunity to reach young people with life-saving information. © UNFPA/Meaghan Charkowick

03 April 2017

News

At two-year mark, Yemen’s conflict takes heavy toll on women and girls

A displaced woman from Taizz receives a dignity kit containing hygiene supplies and other basic items. © UNFPA Yemen

23 March 2017

News

Teen mothers in Kenya become powerful advocates for change

Young mothers Purity Bahati (left) and Naomi Kitsao (right) advocate for other young people to access sexual and reproductive health information and care. © UNFPA Kenya/Doulgas Waudo

27 March 2017

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Women’s needs take back seat under threat of dzud in Mongolia

Women in remote areas have limited access to sexual and reproductive health care. © UNFPA Mongolia/Bayartsogt Shagdarsuren

12 March 2017

News

Family planning a development imperative, leaders at AU Summit emphasize

Marie Josee Mukankuranga explains how she counsels women on family planning during a visit by development experts. © UNFPA/Rick Francis

08 February 2017

Resources

Engaging Men in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Including Family Planning

Resource date: 2017

Author: UNFPA and Engender Health

News

Women’s health needs persist in conflict-affected Kachin State

“The mobile clinic doctor and midwife have given me the confidence to give birth in the hospital, rather than at home," Ei Ngae told UNFPA. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming

26 January 2017

News

From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

After Jiminie Moussa became pregnant at 16, she was abandoned by her parents and boyfriend. © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf

25 January 2017

News

Thousands reached in Somalia reproductive health campaign

The outreach campaign provided antenatal care, postpartum services, family planning counselling and many other services. © UNFPA Somalia

20 January 2017

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