![557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women 557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717855177_tbIsraelibombardmen.jpg)
557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women
UN Women warned at least 557,000 women in Gaza are food insecure, noting that many mothers and women often prioritise feeding others.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711093888_TBwhalejpg.jpg)
Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues
Evolution has selected longer female lifespan so mothers and grandmothers can continue to provide support to family well after reproduction.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![Avoid leaving mothers experiencing “baby blues” alone at home - Nancy Avoid leaving mothers experiencing “baby blues” alone at home - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709824993_NancyShukri.jpg)
Avoid leaving mothers experiencing “baby blues” alone at home - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said if a mother shows symptoms, it should not be taken lightly as it can pose dangers to those around her.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Fight for life by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza Fight for life by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709811138_SimonaSteinbrecher.jpg)
"Fight for life" by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza
Doron, a veterinary nurse managed to telephone her mother Simona Steinbrecher moments before she was abducted to Gaza.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679322973_TBHEALTHYFOOD.jpg)
Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters
Mothers play an outsized role in the formation of their daughters dietary habits.
Sat Feb 24 2024
![Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable' Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41483856396_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'
Pope Francis says the practice of surrogate motherhood, "deplorable" and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Australia to apologise half a century after 'Thalidomide tragedy' Australia to apologise half a century after 'Thalidomide tragedy'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684299320_TBAnthonyAlbanese.jpg)
Australia to apologise half a century after 'Thalidomide tragedy'
Thalidomide was the active ingredient in a sedative widely distributed to many mothers in Australia and around the world in the early 1960s.
Mon Nov 13 2023
![50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697084312_Israelistrikes.jpg)
50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA
According to UNFPA, approximately 5,500 expectant mothers are expected to give birth this month.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Japan mothers' group fears Fukushima water release could revive health concerns Japan mothers' group fears Fukushima water release could revive health concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692344263_seawater.jpg)
Japan mothers' group fears Fukushima water release could revive health concerns
The people of Fukushima endured the risks for the last 12 years and have confirmed the radiation level has dropped, said Ai Kimura.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![Protect breastfeeding for healthier children Protect breastfeeding for healthier children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/51521599367_Breastfeeding.jpg)
Protect breastfeeding for healthier children
Respect The Code to limit industry influence on the mothers choice to breastfeed.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![Proposed amendments on citizenship matters to be presented to Conference of Rulers after state polls - Azalina Proposed amendments on citizenship matters to be presented to Conference of Rulers after state polls - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686569802_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Proposed amendments on citizenship matters to be presented to Conference of Rulers after state polls - Azalina
The proposed amendments also covers the issue of citizenship of children born abroad to mothers who are Malaysian citizens.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Hijabi 'indie mothers' embraced by young Indonesian music fans Hijabi 'indie mothers' embraced by young Indonesian music fans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675667384_INDONESIA.jpg)
Hijabi 'indie mothers' embraced by young Indonesian music fans
Riding the wave of Indonesia's increasingly vibrant music scene, the band's droll lyrics have gained them a certain notoriety.
Mon Feb 06 2023
![In Mexico, mothers of the missing turn to drones to look for unmarked graves In Mexico, mothers of the missing turn to drones to look for unmarked graves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706703290_Mexico.jpg)
In Mexico, mothers of the missing turn to drones to look for unmarked graves
There are over 100,000 people missing in Mexico, largely a result of drug cartel violence, and many are murdered and buried in clandestine.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Apex Court grants leave to appeal in citizenship for kids born overseas to Malaysian mothers' case Apex Court grants leave to appeal in citizenship for kids born overseas to Malaysian mothers' case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670996979_IstanaKehakiman.jpg)
Apex Court grants leave to appeal in citizenship for kids born overseas to Malaysian mothers' case
Family Frontiers have obtained leave to proceed with their appeal against a Court of Appeals ruling which denied automatic citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers.
Wed Dec 14 2022
![Treatment for pregnant women and post-natal services available at PPS Treatment for pregnant women and post-natal services available at PPS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663581158_PPSbanjir.jpg)
Treatment for pregnant women and post-natal services available at PPS
Dr Muhamad Akmal said it is important to ensure the health of these mothers is maintained especially when they have to stay in the PPS.
Fri Oct 28 2022