Women and Girls at Risk in Ukraine Emergency Numbers as of April 6, 2022 UNFPA is deeply concerned about the war in Ukraine. Over 10 million people –
Safe and Sound in Zaatari Camp for Syrian Refugees Every soon-to-be mom wants her birth to be smooth and for her and the baby to be healthy. But for
Ukrainian refugees build new lives far from home MEDYKA, Poland Ivanna was four months pregnant when she and her two children fled their home. She left behind everything
Free maternal health services are a lifeline to expectant mothers in Yemen On her way to the health center to give birth, Hailah almost fell off the back of a borrowed motorbike
Another Year of War: Stories from the Syrian Diaspora Syria has entered its 11th year of war. Over 13 million Syrians have had to leave their homes—and about half
A fresh start for women sanitation workers in India PATNA, India – “When we wear our uniforms, people recognize us and we feel a sense of pride. They say –
7 things you might not know about child marriage UNITED NATIONS, New York – Around the world, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, romance, and commitment. It’s an occasion,
Meet Our New CEO, Anu Surendran Friends of UNFPA is proud to announce our new Chief Executive Officer, Anu Surendran. Anu joins us with more than
In this refugee camp, midwives have delivered over 14,000 babies with zero maternal deaths ZAATARI CAMP, Jordan – “On my first day at work in the camp, I cried a lot. At that time, I
2021 in Review: Looking Back and Moving Forward The past year has been difficult for all of us. And just when it looked like we might be over
Emergency help is a phone call away for midwives in Afghanistan Kabul, AFGHANISTAN One evening in August, Firoza, a 34-year-old mother of five, was rushed to a UNFPA family health house.
