Maternal Health Crisis: Unlock the Editor’s Digest for Free to Learn How to Save Lives

London, United Kingdom – Despite commitments from the international community to reduce preventable deaths during pregnancy and childbirth, progress has stagnated, leaving vulnerable women and newborns at risk worldwide. The issue is particularly pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa, where mortality rates remain high. Every two minutes, a woman dies somewhere in the world due to pregnancy or childbirth complications, while over 6,000 neonatal babies pass away within their first four weeks of life each day. These …

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Self-Defense Empowerment: Bolivian Women Learn Taekwondo to Combat Gender-Based Violence

El Alto, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta, a Bolivian woman, turned to the practice of taekwondo after surviving a violent robbery attempt three years ago. Motivated by her own experience, Mayta now plays a crucial role in training Indigenous women in Bolivia to defend themselves against the prevalent gender-based violence in the South American country. Mayta’s journey into taekwondo began when she was attacked outside her home, with neighbors coming to her rescue. In response to …

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