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Unleashing youth power: A decade of accelerating actions towards zero female genital mutilation

06 February 2020

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From child brides and FGM survivors to leaders on a global stage

Survivors and advocates Nachaki, Rosillah and Eunice speak with advocate and psychotherapist Leyla Hussein at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25. (L-R) Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pratt/Too Young to Wed.

03 January 2020

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Young voices demand to be heard: Celebrating young activists on Human Rights Day

Ms. Banda reads the inscription on her award, which comes from members of her community: “Thank you our fierce fighter, Memory." Image from video feed.

10 December 2019

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Women and girls’ pathway to a life free from violence in Lao People's Democratic Republic

A women-friendly space in Attapue. UNFPA has helped the Lao Women's Union to provide psychosocial support in the community. Such efforts will continue as the country rolls out the Essential Services Package. © UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic

10 December 2019

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“We have sexual desires, too”: Young women with disabilities demand access to information and services

Sithembile Mabuza from Eswatini has a disability but she still wants to have a husband and children. © UNFPA ESARO/Lindiwe Siyaya

03 December 2019

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Sex workers face high HIV risks – and high barriers to care

Sex workers are highly vulnerable to gender-based violence, HIV, discrimination and other harms. © Tomislav Georgiev/UNFPA MK

30 November 2019

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Getting Muna back on her feet

The Hemayati Joint Programme works to connect sexual and gender-based violence survivors like Muna with access to comprehensive and confidential lifesaving protection services, including health, psychosocial and legal services. © UN Women

02 December 2019

Publication

UN Joint Programme on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health

Number of pages: 85

Publication date: 20 Jun 2017

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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“Life became a cage”: Syrian girls shed light on conflict, vulnerability and cycle of abuse

Child marriage is widely seen as a way to secure care for daughters, who are often viewed as an economic burden. In this way, the practice both arises from and perpetuates gender inequality. © UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

26 November 2019

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Stand against rape and gender-based violence, UNFPA and partners urge

Salwa's* experience shows the vulnerabilities of survivors who do not receive qualified and timely support.. © UNFPA Yemen

25 November 2019

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Unleashing youth power: A decade of accelerating actions towards zero female genital mutilation

From child brides and FGM survivors to leaders on a global stage

Young voices demand to be heard: Celebrating young activists on Human Rights Day

Women and girls’ pathway to a life free from violence in Lao People's Democratic Republic

“We have sexual desires, too”: Young women with disabilities demand access to information and services

Sex workers face high HIV risks – and high barriers to care

Getting Muna back on her feet

UN Joint Programme on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health

“Life became a cage”: Syrian girls shed light on conflict, vulnerability and cycle of abuse

Stand against rape and gender-based violence, UNFPA and partners urge