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26 February 2019
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A survivor, a mother, a midwife
Sahar survived a painful experience during the birth of her daughter. She was then determined to be part of the solution so other women in her community don't experience the same…
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21 February 2019
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In world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the miracle of a safe birth
Over a million pregnant women and new mothers require urgent aid in Yemen, the site of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
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20 February 2019
Press Release
New European Union funding to boost UNFPA’s life-saving services
The European Union contributes EUR 6 million to UNFPA, to provide emergency assistance, life-saving reproductive health and protection services to women and girls in Yemen.
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14 February 2019
Press Release
Japan helps to protect women and girls in Hodeida with funding to UNFPA
The Government of Japan donates $607,142 in support of UNFPA’s drive to provide life-saving protection services to women and girls.
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25 January 2019
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New emergency teams for women's protection
UNFPA through its implementing partner, Yemen Women Union, has formed an emergency response teams in Sana'a, Aden, Ibb, Taiz and Hajjah governorates. The teams were formed…
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14 January 2019
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More safe spaces to respond to women’s needs
Due to the increasing numbers of protection cases in Taizz with no shelter to houae these women in Taiz. These cases have been referred to Ibb shelter instead. This created…
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10 January 2019
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Solar energy for midwives
Solar systems were distributed to 10 midwives in Shabwa Governorate to help them provide services 24/7.
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28 November 2018
Press Release
UNFPA expands emergency obstetric care services at Al Thawra Hospital in Hodeida
UNFPA establishes an expanded maternity wing at Al Thawra Hospital; the only referral hospital in Hodeida.
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14 November 2018
Statement
1,500 pregnant women at risk of death as main hospital in Hodeidah becomes inaccessible
UNFPA, fears that the lives of an estimated 1,500 who are likely to encounter complications during pregnancy and childbirth might be at risk as the city’s only hospital that can…
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