UN humanitarians fight for women’s rights in crisis zones

The Lid is On

Workers with the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, have some of the toughest assignments going in the humanitarian field, helping protect new mothers and babies often born in the midst of intense conflict zones.

For this episode of UN News’s flagship podcast, The Lid is On, two UNFPA representatives reflect on their life-saving work with UN News’ Shanaé Harte. 

They discuss some of the most difficult challenges they've faced while providing insight into what changes can be made to improve women’s rights worldwide.

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