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Girl advocates in India step up to protect health, human rights amid the pandemic

18 May 2021
Malati, 15, teaches proper hand-washing as part of the campaign she launched in her village. © UNFPA India
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Putting the brakes on COVID-19: Safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls

11 July 2020
The global community must show solidarity to survive the pandemic, says UNFPA's Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem.
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What is comprehensive sexuality education? A life saver.

14 November 2019
A youth activist celebrates at the Nairobi Summit closing ceremony. © Nairobi Summit
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In Myanmar communities torn apart by conflict, youth centres nurture health, learning and well-being

21 October 2019
The centres provide young people with knowledge about their bodies, relationships and health. © UNFPA Myanmar Thein Zaw Win
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Helping young people take charge of their bodies, their lives, our world

12 August 2019
When supported and empowered, young people can change the world. “I want to help Uganda,” says Edith Nambalirwa, a peer educator. “If I cannot do it with money, let me do it with knowledge.” © UNFPA ESARO/Corrie Butler
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In Burundi, sexual health education helps youth protect themselves, their futures

18 January 2019
Young people outside a youth-friendly health centre in Kamenge, Bujumbura. © UNFPA/Chiara Frisone
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