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Indigenous, Afro-Honduran communities join together to fight pandemic
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Indigenous, Afro-Honduran communities join together to fight pandemic
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – As countries grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, indigenous and Afro-descendant communities are among the most vulnerable, with many facing poverty, poor health-care access and limited information. In Honduras, members of these communities are joining together to ensure information…
Pregnant indigenous women in Panama face COVID-19 fears, lack of transport
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Pregnant indigenous women in Panama face COVID-19 fears, lack of transport
June 11, 2020 GNÄBE BUGLÉ REGION, Panama – Carmen was two days into an excruciating labour when she was carried to the nearest health clinic – three hours away – in a hammock held aloft by community members. Her situation was…
USA for UNFPA and 1AND1 Life Partner on Face Mask Initiative
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USA for UNFPA and 1AND1 Life Partner on Face Mask Initiative
1AND1 Life is an inclusive health and wellness company, that has generously partnered with USA for UNFPA to support the health and dignity of both people who need face masks to protect themselves from COVID-19 and women and girls who…
In war-torn Yemen, life-threatening pregnancy complication finds a happy ending
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In war-torn Yemen, life-threatening pregnancy complication finds a happy ending
SANA’A, Yemen – Twenty-three-year-old Amani, from Shabwa Governorate in southern Yemen, waited years to have a child. But when she finally did get pregnant, her husband lost his job. As his income disappeared, so did her ability to access maternal health…

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