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Midwives, No Matter What
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Midwives, No Matter What
In the United States, nearly all births take place at hospitals staffed with teams of doctors and nurses. In this setting, midwives might seem antiquated. But in much of the world, midwives are the primary or only option for pregnant women, new mothers, and…
Two kits for Mother’s Day: the lifesaving power of UNFPA emergency birth kits and mama kits
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Two kits for Mother’s Day: the lifesaving power of UNFPA emergency birth kits and mama kits
Every day, mothers around the world make sacrifices — from juggling a difficult career to migrating to a new country — so their children can have safer, healthier lives. But mothers are at risk, too. Every day, more than 800 women will die…
Let’s Play! Advancing Reproductive Health Through Sports
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Let’s Play! Advancing Reproductive Health Through Sports
Sports have the incredible power to build friendships, strengthen our bodies, increase discipline, and improve teamwork skills. But did you know that sports can also advance reproductive rights?  On April 6th, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace,…
8 Billion Strong: UNFPA Launches the 2023 State of the World Population Report
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8 Billion Strong: UNFPA Launches the 2023 State of the World Population Report
Press release New York, 19 April 2023. New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and more governments are adopting policies aimed at raising, lowering, or maintaining fertility rates. But efforts to influence fertility rates are very often ineffective and can…

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