AWLNetwork 🇲🇬 has been engaging in a forum focused on 'Women's Leadership: Exchanges, Inspirations, Perspectives' in collaboration with UNFPA Madagascar, Maurice, Seychelles & UN Peacebuilding - Madagascar as part of the #Mahasaky project which promotes the civic & political participation of youth &🚺

Through a catchment-based mentorship programme for midwives Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA is seeking to make childbirth safer in #Somali & #Afar .
Check out the World Economic Forum article👉 unf.pa/44A0P8E on the impactful partnership of Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA Maternity Foundation UNFPA UNICEF.

#DayOfTheMidwife

🌟 UNFPA with Ethiopian Midwives Association organizes regular pregnant women's conferences in Benishangul-Gumuz, #Metekel Zone, Gublak #IDP Camp.

We're rallying to empower women to prioritize antenatal care & opt for safe deliveries at health facilities with skilled midwives.
#DayOfTheMidwife

A High-Level Advocacy Workshop on AYSRH services for young people at Industrial Parks was held on May 7 involving various partners where the findings on the Economic Returns of Investing on Adolescents and Youth #SRH in Industrial Parks’ Workers in Ethiopia were launched.

The first UNFPA East and Southern Africa Financing & Learning Symposium is happening in #Nairobi to unlock the power of transition from funding to financing for sustainable development.

@UNFPA is building internal capacities to harness public, private, and innovative finance.

Important symposium to boost the capacity of country offices to attract funding. Well done #ESARO !

During agshongwe 🇪🇹 country visit, #UNAIDS & #UNFPA co-organized an empowering dialogue for ados girls &young women. We brought together young people, including HIV survivors & survivors of SGBV, Women & Male allies Ambassadors. #AGYW needs intergeneration talks and listening.

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🤝 Meet Amina Adem of Bombas, #Somali - the town's traditional midwife.

Witnessing the evolving needs of mothers, she joined the UNFPA supported Voluntary Women Support Group, bridging generational gaps in maternal health.
Read more👉 unf.pa/4a5v6gB
#DayOfTheMidwife

'Each birth echoes love, resilience, & unwavering dedication of mothers to bring new life into this world.'

On this #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife read the inspiring story of Abeba Birhanu, a midwife of 27 years at Karamara Hospital, #Somali region: 👉unf.pa/3QyaoPP

222 midwives deployed by UNFPA across #Ethiopia performed 1000 emergency cesarean sections in 2023, saving the precious lives of mothers & babies.

🤱Access to skilled midwives is critical in preventing maternal & newborn deaths.

#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife

🎉Congrats to Sister Kahasa Hagos, winner of the Women, Peace, & Security Awards by Global Affairs Canada! 🎇

In the midst of #Tigray conflict, Sister Kahsa stood by GBV survivors, recognizing the urgent need for safe space. Here is her remarkable story 👉unf.pa/4c0xkQG

🌟 Today, is the #InternationalDayofMidwives ! 🌟

Midwives, the heroes of countless birth stories, shine brightest in humanitarian crises. Their courage & compassion saves lives.
We honor their invaluable contributions today & every day!

UNFPA East and Southern Africa Koffi Kouame UN Ethiopia

🚨 60 to 70% of pregnant women at Ambovombe Regional Referral Hospital in #Madagascar lose their babies because they seek medical assistance too late.

See how UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—is making #motherhood safer: unf.pa/hjh

#GlobalGoals

Bravo to Sister Kahsa, an extraordinary leader and recipient of our 2024 award for Women, Peace and Security.

#CPD57 Harnessing Census Data for Future Policies: Collaborative Tech and AI Solutions. Happening now

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director-Programme Diene Keita met Hon. Mombeshora Ministry of HealthZW accompanied by UNFPA_ESARO RD Lydia Zigomo & UNFPA🇿🇼 Rep Miranda Tabifor on the margins of #CPD57

They discussed how to harness South-South cooperation to deliver for women &young people in 🇿🇼

Congratulations Sister Kahasa Hagos; you are a true champion in women’s lifesaving!

📰 Our bi-monthly newsletter 'The Right(s) Choice' is out now! 🎉

Dive into inspiring stories from courageous women & girls, and discover UNFPA's impactful work towards ensuring rights and choices for all.

Don't miss out, read it here:👉unf.pa/44r5sBP

Married at 14, a mother of 5 children & another on the way at 24, Handiya's path to motherhood was arduous. Yet, on a visit to Chifra Hospital & the Women & Girls Friendly Space supported by UNFPA, she found her voice.

Discover her journey here👉 unf.pa/44uPpD5