“She was held up because of insecurity. She died.”

Kadiatou, a midwife in #Mali , sees the impact of ongoing conflict on pregnant women.

See how UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting women in search of safety and safe births: unf.pa/pjw

🤰 Help us reshape the future of maternal and newborn health! ENAP EPMM, the Every Newborn Action Plan and Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality, needs a new name that resonates with all.

Submit your suggestions by April 4, 2024: 👇

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World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF

Pregnant women and mothers in Gaza are fighting to keep themselves and their babies alive. At least 183 are giving birth every day and most do not have access to midwives, doctors, or health care facilities during or after delivery.

Our warning: rescue.org/press-release/…

⚠️ Gang violence in #Haiti has increased, putting pregnant women at risk.

Only 2 out of 15 UNFPA-supported health facilities in the capital Port-au-Prince are operating.

See how we’re taking urgent action alongside our wider @UN family: unf.pa/hai

#ENDviolence

‼️ Only 5.5% of total #nutrition needs in #Sudan are being. If more $$ isn't secured, an est. 230,000 #malnourished children & 7,000 new #mothers are likely to die from #hunger in the coming months. ‼️

reliefweb.int/report/sudan/s…

As safe places to give birth in #Gaza continue to dwindle and famine looms, the dire situation for pregnant women, mothers and their #newborns must be addressed. #maternalhealth #Gaza Famine
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#ICYMI United Nations IGME #childmortality estimates came out last week.

In light of the new findings, World Health Organization (WHO) calls for 'reducing inequities in accordance w/ the principles of #UHC , incl. addressing the needs of #newborns in #humanitarian & fragile settings.' who.int/news-room/fact…

RT Paul B. Spiegel EQUAL_Research Ending Preventable Deaths: Prioritization of Maternal and Newborn Health in Conflict-Affected Contexts Webinar, March 19
ow.ly/hxPk50QPCiH IAWG Maternal & Newborn Health Sub-working Group FCDO Global Health Research USAID Global Health CDC Global Health Gender & Health Hub Adriana Quiñones

📣 Join us for a vital discussion on maternal and newborn health in conflict-affected settings! 🌍 Hosted by EQUAL_Research, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, & Inter-Agency Working Group, #ReproHealth in Crises, this webinar will share insights from research in DRC, Nigeria, Somalia, & South Sudan.

Register NOW! 👇
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Have you registered for our webinar on March 19 8:30AM ET?! UCB IHV Nigeria SORDI & @rescueorg will share #research findings on prioritization of #MNH in #conflict -affected contexts.
Join us w IAWG Maternal & Newborn Health Sub-working Group & FCDO Global Health Research by registering! bit.ly/3UViYuD

Climate-related livelihood disruption, displacement and migration augment the risks of gender-based violence and harmful practices, including child marriage. 🌍💔

@UN_WOMEN UNFPA World Health Organization (WHO)
#HealthForAll #IWD2024 #InvestInHealth

On #IWD2024 take a few moments to read The Respectful Maternity Care Charter which addresses the issue of disrespect and abuse toward women and newborns who are utilizing maternal and newborn care services and provides a platform for improvement.

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Register today to attend a webinar on prioritizing maternal and newborn health in conflict-affected contexts hosted by EQUAL_Research, @Bornintocrisis and FCDO.

📆 19 Mar 8:30 EDT/12:30 GMT/ 15:30 EAT

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♀️ As we approach International Women’s Day, imagine a gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes & discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. #IWD2024

🌐 Exciting webinar alert! Join us on 19th March as @EQUAL_research IAWG Maternal & Newborn Health Sub-working Group & FCDO Global Health Research host discussion w @RescueOrg IHV Nigeria SORDI & UCB to discuss #research on #MNH prioritization in conflict-affected regions. Register here: bit.ly/3UViYuD

📆 Announcement! March 19 8:30AM ET, join @EQUAL_research IAWG Maternal & Newborn Health Sub-working Group & FCDO Global Health Research for a #webinar on prioritization of #MNH in Conflict-Affected Contexts. Discover insights from #research in #Somalia #SouthSudan #Nigeria & #DRC . Register here! bit.ly/3UViYuD

“Crisis in Gaza: Scenario-based health impact projections.” Report from researchers at JHU Humanitarian Health & Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM on possible excess deaths resulting from the crisis in #Gaza .

Report findings can help plan the humanitarian response and save lives.
gaza-projections.org

great resources - thanks for sharing ReBUILD for Resilience - partners from @EQUAL_Research just completed 4 #political economy analyses looking at #MNH in #humanitarian settings. Looking forward to sharing the results!

Nigeria and other African countries should provide urgent maternal and newborn health care services for its millions of people who are displaced during humanitarian crises, writes #IMNHC2023 Press Fellow Chioma Umeha. independent.ng/need-for-impro…

Everyone should read this searing interview about the situation in Gaza.
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