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In Celebration of Mothers
10 May 2026
As dozens of countries around the world – from Peru to Japan – mark Mother’s Day this month, these moments invite us to honour and celebrate the strength and resilience of mothers…
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Delivering Hope in Crisis: A Midwife’s Lifelong Mission to Save Mothers and Newborns
07 May 2026
With over twenty years of experience in midwifery, Maha strongly believes in the critical role midwives play in emergency settings—especially during times of conflict. “Having…
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita on International Day of the Midwife
05 May 2026
One million: That’s how many more midwives the world needs by 2035 to save over 4 million lives every year. Midwives are essential health workers, and they offer a solution to…
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37 Years of Care: A Midwife’s Journey Through War and Peace
04 May 2026
At 58, Reem has devoted 37 years of her life to midwifery—standing beside women and girls across northeastern Syria as they navigate pregnancy and childbirth in some of the most…
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Displaced once more, pregnant refugees in Lebanon face gruelling return to Syria
13 April 2026
HOMS GOVERNORATE, Syrian Arab Republic – Pregnant and post-partum refugees who fled Syria years ago are finding themselves displaced once more, this time by escalating violence in…
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On the Frontlines of Crisis: Health Workers Saving Lives in Northeast Syria
07 April 2026
For Dr. Mazen Mohammed Al-Hussein, an obstetrician and gynecologist in Qamishli, medicine is not simply a profession—it is a responsibility shaped by crisis. Over the past four…
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Standing with Science for Progress and Empowerment
07 April 2026
When grounded in evidence, innovation in global health bridges gaps in access and leads to more choices for more people. Science-led innovations have immense potential to improve…
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UNFPA-Syria Latest Highlights / March 2026
05 April 2026
From families braving harsh winters in Al-Hasakeh to women empowering themselves through safe spaces in Latakia, and from lifesaving medical support at border crossings to…
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Maryam… A New Beginning After a High-Risk Premature Birth
01 April 2026
Maryam was born prematurely after her mother endured the painful loss of a previous premature baby. This time, Maryam was her only hope after a long and difficult wait. From her…
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