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Birth on the Road
Mothers like Nadine face unimaginable challenges when giving birth under occupation. Restricted movement, settler violence, and roadblocks can delay access to life-saving healthcare, putting both mothers and babies at risk. Nadine’s powerful story highlights the obstacles many women in the West Bank face every day.
With 73,000 pregnant women in the West Bank, UNFPA is committed to providing essential reproductive health services, ensuring that mothers and children receive the care they deserve. But barriers to safe healthcare still exist, and many continue to face limited access to quality care.
Watch Nadine's story to understand the reality of giving birth on the road —and the ongoing need for support and safe healthcare.