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Midwives without borders: Empowerment & action in humanitarian crisis… beyond the clinic walls
From serving the women of their own country… to serving the world. Two young African midwifery leaders – from Burkina Faso and Chad – passionately apply their skills and energy to improve the lives... Read more
"It was very difficult, but I could not give up," said midwife who assisted three deliveries during Cyclone Idai
'Midwives play a key role in the arrival of a new life. Celebrated on 5 May, the International Day of the Midwife reminds us about the importance of these women who save mothers and babies. This date... Read more
Mozambique Ministry of Interior, with support from UNFPA, develops an application to manage cases of Gender-Based Violence
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Mozambique is supporting the Ministry of Interior to develop a digital platform, InfoViolencia, for registration, management, and control of Gender-Based... Read more
UN action with support from the government and Brazilian firefighters rescues victims of Cyclone Kenneth
Pemba - On Sunday (April 28), coordinated action between United Nations agencies, the Mozambican government, and Brazilian firefighters have saved the lives of hundreds of people in Pemba, in the... Read more
Newly released 2017 Census results will assist in cyclone Idai and Kenneth response and recovery efforts
Maputo - H.E. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, launched the results of the 2017 Population and Housing Census in a ceremony held today, 29 April 2019. The results... Read more
New cyclone leaves more than 5,000 pregnant women vulnerability situation
Pemba - Cyclone Kenneth, struck Cabo Delgado on April 25, causing 5 deaths and thousands of families displaced. According to government data, more than 163,000 people were affected. Initial reports... Read more
In Bândua, UNFPA installs tents for women in vulnerable situations
Bândua - On Wednesday (24 April), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) visited the accommodation center of Bândua, 350 km from the city of Beira, for the installation of three tents that will... Read more
Cyclone Idai: UNFPA implements 'Women-Friend Spaces' in accommodation centers
Beira - Last Sunday (21), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held activities in Beira for women, victims of cyclone Idai, in extreme vulnerability. At the Samora Machel Accommodation Center,... Read more
Cyclone Idai survivor supports other women in the accommodation center
Survivor of Cyclone Idai, Laura Brito mobilizes and helps other women living in Peacock accommodation center in the city of Beira. During the country's recovery, she became a volunteer for the United... Read more
UNFPA delivers maternity and dignity kits to victims of Cyclone Idai
Mutua - With the commitment to support women and girls affected by Cyclone Idai, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held a series of activities on Thursday in Beira, Mutua and Chipende. Among... Read more