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COVID-19 could not stop the women of Maguindanao from helping their communities
SHARIFF AGUAK, MAGUNDANAO, THE PHILIPPINES — By daybreak, Bailan Salik, a 26-year old social worker, rushes to the kitchen to prepare the best breakfast meal for her family. "This is my labor of love... Read more
To help local health centers continue supporting pregnant women, the Government of Australia and UNFPA partner in Rolly response
Catanduanes, The Philippines --- Arra Constantino, a nurse by profession, says that many of the province’s health facilities were affected by the strong wind and heavy rains brought by Typhoon Rolly... Read more
Civil Society Raise Gender & Equity Concerns on COVID-19
24 March 2021, Manila, the Philippines - UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund of the Philippines, along with partners CARE, Oxfam Pilipinas, PLAN International, UNHCR, UN Women, UNICEF and... Read more
Taking Care of Mother and Child Health in Maguindanao
Datu Piang, Maguindanao, The Philippines -- At the age of 24, Raisa Masukat, still projects a shy and childlike demeanor. “I married young,” she shares with a soft voice. Raisa is a full-time... Read more
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Women’s Day All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools.... Read more
Arlene shares the ordeal of pregnant women following super typhoon Rolly
Catanduanes, the Philippines --- UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, through its implementing partner, World Vision, and the support of the Australian Government, provided maternity and... Read more
A “Hilot” Urges Mothers to Give Birth at Health Facilities
Datu Piang, Maguindanao, the Philippines – “The most challenging of them all is delivering a baby with no limbs,” narrates Kinengko Ebad, a 64-year-old hilot. “What came out first was the lower torso... Read more
Supporting pregnant and lactating women in typhoon-hit Catanduanes
Catanduanes, The Philippines -- "We felt the strength of the typhoon, around 2 AM. We heard the howling of the wind; its strength was uprooting trees and unroofing houses,” said Jessa, as she... Read more
United Nations Population Fund Philippines and World Vision partner to assist pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and women with disabilities in Rolly-stricken Catanduanes
BICOL REGION, The Philippines -- Following the devastating impact of super typhoon Rolly (international name “Goni”) in the island province of Catanduanes, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund... Read more
Mother and daughter seek to end the practice of child marriage
MARAWI CITY, The Philippines – “What? I’m getting married today?” This was Mimah’s reaction when she found out she was getting married on the same day of her wedding. When she was 17, her uncle... Read more