Obstetric fistula stories and announcements
"I'm capable of everything" - An Obstetric Fistula Survivor's Journey in Mozambique #EndFistula
Watch the video"I'm capable of everything" - An Obstetric Fistula Survivor's Journey in Mozambique #EndFistula
Sahar survived a painful experience during the birth of her daughter, Sondos. She was then determined to be part of the solution so other women in her community don't experience the same pain.
Two thirds of all reproductive health facilities in Yemen stopped working since the start of the war. This leaves millions of Yemeni women vulnerable to increased rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Watch the videoSahar survived a painful experience during the birth of her daughter, Sondos. She was then determined to be part of the solution so other women in her community don't experience the same pain.
Two thirds of all reproductive health facilities in Yemen stopped working since the start of the war. This leaves millions of Yemeni women vulnerable to increased rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
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"My grandchildren will play with me. I am clean. I can practice my faith. I can live" - A fistula surviver rejoices
Watch the video"My grandchildren will play with me. I am clean. I can practice my faith. I can live" - A fistula surviver rejoices
Fistula is a sad, shameful and isolated life of over two million women around the world.
Watch the videoFistula is a sad, shameful and isolated life of over two million women around the world.
In Bangladesh and across the developing world, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund supports efforts to repair obstetric fistula, a serious and tragic complication related to childbirth.
Watch the videoIn Bangladesh and across the developing world, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund supports efforts to repair obstetric fistula, a serious and tragic complication related to childbirth.
The reportage from Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan highlights the efforts in treating fistula through stories of women who endured and overcame the condition.
Watch the videoThe reportage from Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan highlights the efforts in treating fistula through stories of women who endured and overcame the condition.
A project in Tanzania is using cell phones to help women with fistula. "Mobile technology will be a game-changer in terms of health," says UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Osotimehin.
Watch the videoA project in Tanzania is using cell phones to help women with fistula. "Mobile technology will be a game-changer in terms of health," says UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Osotimehin.
Child marriage not only violates the human rights of girls, but also gravely threatens their lives, education opportunities, health and future prospects. When girls are married, they are expected to begin childbearing while still children themselves, increasing their risks for pregnancy-related complications—a major cause of death and disability for adolescent girls in the developing world.
Watch the videoChild marriage not only violates the human rights of girls, but also gravely threatens their lives, education opportunities, health and future prospects. When girls are married, they are expected to begin childbearing while still children themselves, increasing their risks for pregnancy-related complications—a major cause of death and disability for adolescent girls in the developing world. We travel to Mozambique, a country with one of the highest rates of child marriage and maternal death in the world, along with wide prevalence of a devastating childbirth injury called obstetric fistula. But efforts are underway to change mindsets and to ensure all young girls enjoy their human rights. This film is included in the UN in Action series.
This animation by The Draw Shop tells you how you can change a life today. Narration by Natalie Imbruglia.
Watch the videoThis animation by The Draw Shop tells you how you can change a life today. Narration by Natalie Imbruglia.
Australian doctor, co-founder of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, talks about her crusade to end obstetric fistula.
Watch the videoAustralian doctor, co-founder of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, talks about her crusade to end obstetric fistula.