Beritu arrived at Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation in #Bahirdar 6 years ago after a difficult labor resulted fistula. Doctors assured her she would recover & she did.

Now, she came back to deliver her 2nd baby. 'The care here is incredible,' she says.

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#EndFistula

The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula was jointly organized by Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA, UNFPA Ethiopia & Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation in Harari Region of 🇪🇹 today under the theme “Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Fistula Worldwide,” attended by partners & stakeholders including fistula survivors

UNFPA is committed to continue working with Gov't of 🇪🇹 & other strategic partners to strengthen capacity to provide quality services for prevention, detection, and treatment of obstetric fistula, said Mr. Taiwo Oluyomi, UNFPA Ethiopia Deputy Representative

In #Tigray , the 2 year conflict led to a rise of obstetric complications & fistula.

Watch the stories of survivors & dedicated health workers who kept Hamlin Fitsula Ethiopia running with UNFPA Canada in Ethiopia support.
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#EndFistula UN Ethiopia Koffi Kouame

ECA this morning Saturnin EPIE representing the United Nations on Africa Day Commemoration and Pre-Youth Summit of the Future discussed the importance of young people in achieving the SDGs and building “The Africa We Want”.
#ModelAfricaUnionEthiopia #YouthEmpowerment #SDG
#ICPD30

Obstetric fistula is preventable & treatable! Yet, countless women in #Ethiopia suffer in silence.
UNFPA is committed to #EndFistula & restoring dignity to survivors.
Join us in our mission to ensure every woman receives the care she deserves: unf.pa/cef

''To #endfistula , we need to make sure that all women & girls have timely access to trained midwives & high-quality obstetric care'' Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/, UNFPA Executive Director.

Join UNFPA to demand a world without this traumatic childbirth injury: unf.pa/cef

Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir en Éthiopie, Monsieur le Ministre Hussen.

Nous vous remercions d'avoir annoncé un financement de 79 millions pour de nouveaux programmes sur la démobilisation et la réintégration ( #DDR ) et la santé et droits sexuels et reproductifs ( #SDSR ).

👩‍⚕️ #DayOfTheMidwife celebrations by Ethiopian Midwives Association highlighted the vital role of midwives in climate action.

Midwives are champions of eco-friendly practices & sustainable healthcare.

🌿👶 Read more: unf.pa/4bEZGPi

Midwives are the unsung heroes! 🌍✨ Today, with Ethiopian Midwives Association & partners we are celebrating the incredible midwives gathered in #AddisAbaba from across #Ethiopia to celebrate #DayOfTheMidwife .

UNFPA supports midwives to strengthen healthcare systems & ensure safe motherhood.

The youth in East & Southern Africa aren't just the future; they're the driving force behind #GlobalGoals . With ~half the population under 18, this is a historic demographic shift. Are you w/ UNFPA for a world of opportunities? Read more > ow.ly/AbMB50RJrfY Diene Keita

Minister Hussen met with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Tigray and heard about their experiences.

Justice for survivors is critical.

🇨🇦 is committed to fighting all forms of gender-based violence.

📸Michael Tewelde

#Midwives are #lifesaving #Heroes !

''I had a baby & within a month, we fled 50 km to an #IDP camp. I wasn't strong, but my will to save my children kept me going''.

Assia from #Afar made tough choices during the 2020 northern conflict. Read her survivor story here 👇unf.pa/4dW102z

Honored to receive 🇨🇦's Minister Ahmed Hussen in the UNFPA & WAT Safe House in #Tigray

This facility provides holistic support to GBV survivors, including medical care, psychological support, legal aid, & skills training.

Together, we're building a safer, empowered future! 💪

Min Hussen presented 🇨🇦's 2023 WPS Award to Sister Kahsa for supporting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

He also announced a major $65M contribution to UNFPA’s national 🇪🇹 efforts to prevent & address sexual violence.

#SRHR
#BodilyAutonomy

📸 Michael Tewelde

J'ai l'honneur de remettre le Prix canadien 2023 pour les femmes en faveur de la paix et de la sécurité à Sœur Kahsa Hagos. Le travail de Sœur Kahsa pour fournir un soutien aux survivants de la violence sexiste est un témoignage de la résilience des femmes face à l'adversité.

Honored to present Canada’s 2023 Women Peace and Security award to Sister Kahsa Hagos. Sister Kahsa’s incredibly courageous work to provide survivors of gender-based violence with medical support is a powerful testament to the resilience of women in the face of adversity.

🇨🇦 is deeply concerned about Ethiopians facing displacement, hunger & drought.

🇨🇦 stands in solidarity with 🇪🇹 & has committed $30.7M in humanitarian assistance to date this year to alleviate suffering, provide durable solutions & support ongoing recovery efforts.

📸 M Tewelde

Today, on #InternationalDayofFamilies , we celebrate the power of families to nurture, support, & empower each generation.

At #UNFPA , we champion family health, gender equality, & reproductive rights, ensuring every family can thrive.💙👨‍👩‍👦‍👦