Violence and climate emergencies

The Lichinga health clinic is swiftly responding to emergencies. [USA for UNFPA]( In northern Mozambique, a combination of increased violence and climate emergencies have forced millions to flee their homes in search of safety, triggering outbreaks of both malaria and cholera. Ongoing instability and damaged health facilities heightened the risks of pregnancy and childbirth complications. Conflict and displacement also made women and girls more vulnerable to violence and trafficking. But despite the crisis, the Lichinga health clinic, supported by UNFPA thanks to supporters like you, is swiftly responding to emergencies and providing communities with critical health care. [Margarida and Selma, maternal and child health nurses from the Lichinga health center show the range of family planning methods.]( In Mozambique, only around 25% of women are using modern contraception. Limited services and accessibility have resulted in elevated rates of unintended pregnancies, maternal deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth complications, and unsafe abortions. To help fill this gap, UNFPA is distributing contraceptives and raising awareness through mobile teams and clinics across northern Mozambique. Health providers are receiving training on long-term family planning methods, such as the pill, implants, and intrauterine devices. [Health workers at the Lichinga health center have been trained in family planning methods.]( HIV prevalence rates for women exceed 10% in Mozambique — double the rate for men. Through the Lichinga center, community leaders and volunteers have spoken to around 2,500 young people from the region, including discussing the cultural barriers to sexual and reproductive health and the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS. “When young people test themselves and the result is positive, I work [with them] on accepting their status. As a community, it’s our duty to embrace them,” explained Filipe, a youth community activist. [Youth activists from Niassa provide information in schools and health centers.]( Thanks to private gifts, health workers are providing essential reproductive health services, including crucial HIV tests and information on family planning. Keeping these services funded is absolutely vital as communities across Mozambique face continued challenges such as violence, insecurity, and health crises. [Will you make a humanitarian gift to deliver lifesaving sexual and reproductive health care to every corner of the globe, wherever help is needed most?]( [DELIVER REPRODUCTIVE CARE]( Thank you for your support. — USA for UNFPA [usaforunfpa.org]( | info@usaforunfpa.org | [Privacy Policy]( SENT BY USA FOR UNFPA: THE UN SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AGENCY What does UNFPA stand for? Find the answer to this question and more in our [FAQ.]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please [unsubscribe](. Or request to receive only our most important emails [here.]( USA for UNFPA 605 Third Ave 4th Floor New York, NY 10158 United States