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Partnering with traditional birth attendants to reach Afro-descendant and indigenous women in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia – “Colombia is a multicolored country, with varied customs, practices, and celebrations… Within that level of inclusion, we need
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Empowering Kenyan women and girls with disabilities in managing menstrual health NAIROBI, Kenya – Anne found out she had gotten her first period when a classmate told her she had stained her
Ask the Expert: Representative Chrissy Houlahan In June 2021, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Support UNFPA Funding Act to the House of Representatives. An advocate of women’s empowerment and
The Future of Family Planning Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 218 million women didn’t have access to contraception. But because of coronavirus, an additional 12 million women have
New Moms, No Matter What UNFPA provides crucial care to pregnant women, like prenatal care and safe delivery. But did you know that UNFPA also
