Empowered girls can change the world, say UNFPA head and Ashley Judd

28 September 2015

Panel moderator Asha Curran, director of the Center for Innovation and Social Impact at the 92nd St Y, with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Ashley Judd, an actress and human rights activist, at the Social Good Summit in New York. © UNFPA/Koye Adeboye

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Beyond HIV: Improving opportunities and quality of life for young people in Latin America

September 22, 2015

In Latin America young people are defending human rights and are demanding access to health services for people living with HIV. Learn more here.

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HIV-positive youth leaders push for better access to care in Latin America

21 September 2015

Joel Barrera began a support group for youth living with HIV, which has transformed into a network for youth to advocate for better care and an end to discrimination. © UNFPA/Walter Sotomayor

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Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

18 August 2015

Ko Win Tin Aung, a youth volunteer, delivers assistance to flood survivors in Ohn Pin Su Village, Ayeyawady Region. © UNFPA Myanmar/Benny Manser

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Huge potential for economic growth requires fulfilling the promise of youth, flagship report says

18 November 2014

Students attend a workshop focused on their rights and potential, held during a conference in Apia, Samoa. Credit: UNFPA Pacific/Ariela Zibiah

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Nepal: Let Girls Choose Their Own Futures

September 2, 2014

Half of all Nepali girls are married by age 18, but initiatives to change that are showing promise. This video features stories of girls denied an education by child marriage, as well as of girls who are resisting the practice.

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Too Young to Wed: Destaye

September 2, 2014

Married at 11, Destaye had hoped to stay in school. But the birth of her child a few years later interrupted her plans. This short film examines the journey of an Ethiopian child bride.

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Youth Envoy shines spotlight on young people’s development priorities

25 September 2014

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte speak with young people at a high-level event at UN Headquarters in New York.

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UN Secretary-General and Malala Yousafzai join #showyourselfie campaign

18 August 2014

US news anchor Amy Robach, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Malala Yousafzai show their support for youth.

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Youth volunteers in Iran show their selfies to promote role of young people

28 August 2014

Young volunteers at a UNFPA-supported training in Kerman, Iran, participate in the #showyourselfie campaign to promote the role of youth in development.Photo credit: UNFPA Iran

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