USAID Transform: Finding Hope After Living with Fistula
Ethiopia
Obstetric fistula is linked to one of the major causes of maternal death in Ethiopia. Women who have obstetric fistula live with birth injuries that cause life-long disabilities, psychological trauma, and social isolation. In Ethiopia, obstetric fistula is common among women who marry before the age of 15 and reside in rural areas with little access to maternal health services. Obstetric fistula often occurs after prolonged labor.
Reflections on Women’s Role in Crisis: Climate Change and Security
Pathfinder International recently convened the “Regional Parliamentarian Meeting on Gender Empowerment and Green Economy” in Islamabad, Pakistan. During the forum,…
Clear Climate-health Connection Impacting Conditions for Women and Girls
This article first appeared in the Mediaplanet Global Resilience campaign, which was published in The New Scientist. The climate crisis is threatening…
