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What is gender-based violence (GBV)?
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What is gender-based violence (GBV)?
Is it different from domestic violence? What about violence against women? The terms gender-based violence, domestic violence, and violence against women convey similar concepts and are often used interchangeably. However, there are important distinctions between them and their implications for policymakers, care providers, and survivors….
Maternal death in Morocco declining thanks to midwives, but more support needed
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Maternal death in Morocco declining thanks to midwives, but more support needed
RABAT, Morocco – Madame Najat Baloui, a midwife in Casablanca, vividly remembers a childbirth that went horribly wrong. “A woman was delivering vaginally,” Ms. Baloui recalled. “After several hours, the labour stopped suddenly.” Realizing the woman was at risk of uterine…
In rural Zambia, midwives at the Bwacha Health Center provide quality maternal care
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In rural Zambia, midwives at the Bwacha Health Center provide quality maternal care
Central Province, Zambia – “Every time I report for work, I strive to offer quality services to mothers, including conducting deliveries and discussing infant nutrition and care with new mothers,” says Flavor Kangwa, a midwife at Bwacha Health Center in Zambia’s…
Left in the Dark: How Period Taboos Put Women and Girls at Risk
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Left in the Dark: How Period Taboos Put Women and Girls at Risk
Periods are a nightmare. Hers are worse. Every day, girls around the world have their first menstrual cycle. A period is a natural and healthy part of a woman’s reproductive health.  For those who are equipped with information, hygiene products, and a supportive…

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