Despite progress, an estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday somewhere in the world, or 1 death every 6 seconds Go to resource »
Every 2 seconds, a baby is born too soon. Every 40 seconds, one of those babies dies. · 152 million babies were born too soon in … Go to resource »
Worldwide, neonatal mortality remains high accounting for 47% of childhood deaths in 2019 and including an estimated 500 000 deaths from neonatal … Go to resource »
Half. That's the share of all pregnancies that are unintended. What does this say about our values, our priorities - our … Go to resource »
The postnatal period, defined here as the period beginning immediately after the birth of the baby and extending up to six weeks (42 days), is a … Go to resource »
Doctors in at least a dozen countries, supported by US Christian Right activists, are providing women with a "dangerous" and controversial treatment … Go to resource »
The Commission for Gender Equality's investigation report on forced and coerced sterilisation in South Africa. Go to resource »
Every year, more than 3 million girls in the world suffer from this type of violence; and France is not to be outdone, as there has recently been an … Go to resource »
MumsVillage CEO Isis Nyong'o introduces the MumsVillageShop, an online platform where you can purchase everyday essentials for mums and babies. Go to resource »
Twambilile Phanga is a Malawian citizen, a researcher, and an advocate who is passionate about projects that promote rights, education and health of … Go to resource »
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