AMID VAST GLOBAL GAPS, MATERNITY, PATERNITY PROTECTIONS MAKE HEADWAY - UN REPORTS

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Web version   New York May 13 2014 3:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Mother and child at the maternity ward of Poste de Santé de Bicole, District of Fatick, Senegal. Photo: World Bank/Arne Hoel AMID VAST GLOBAL GAPS, MATERNITY, PATERNITY PROTECTIONS MAKE HEADWAY – UN REPORTS Despite progress in maternity benefits and a positive trend in supporting new fathers, at least 830 million women workers still do not have adequate protection, the United Nations labour agency today reported. Read more RELATED Maternal death rates fall but chronic diseases increase pregnancy risk –UN agency Rates of maternal deaths are down, according to United Nations figures released today, but pre-existing medical conditions heighten the risk of death for pregnant women and require continued investment in quality care during pregnancy and childbirth. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media