It’s been six weeks since Stella, a state trained midwife, was recruited and deployed by UNFPA in partnership with the United Nations Volunteer programme, at the Bana Subdivisional Hospital. Her swift gait gets her in and out of the maternity ward to watch over her patients: newly delivered mothers and their newborn babies.

Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation possess a unique and powerful voice that can drive meaningful change. Their experiences offer important insights into the challenges faced and the support needed. By sharing their stories, survivors can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and inspire action within communities and among policymakers.

In response to the complex and evolving humanitarian landscape in West and Central Africa (WCA), the UNFPA WCA Regional Office, along with leaders in Country Offices (COs), have developed a Roadmap for Better Fit-For-Purpose for Humanitarian Preparedness and Response 2023-2025. The goal of the Roadmap is to enhance UNFPA’s ability to effectively prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises in the WCA region.