In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

02 February 2017

Xhute left school because her family could not afford to buy her shoes to wear to class. She plans to continue her education and become a teacher. © UNFPA Botswana/Nchidzi Smarts

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In Colombia, efforts to end FGM are empowering women to be leaders

01 February 2017

Solani Zapata, a member of her region's indigenous council, says talking about FGM sparked conversations about women's role in society. © UNFPA/Daniel Baldotto

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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

31 January 2017

A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban

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Women’s health needs persist in conflict-affected Kachin State

26 January 2017

“The mobile clinic doctor and midwife have given me the confidence to give birth in the hospital, rather than at home," Ei Ngae told UNFPA. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming

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From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

25 January 2017

After Jiminie Moussa became pregnant at 16, she was abandoned by her parents and boyfriend. © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf

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Thousands reached in Somalia reproductive health campaign

20 January 2017

The outreach campaign provided antenatal care, postpartum services, family planning counselling and many other services. © UNFPA Somalia

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Initiative brings sexual health information to remote parts of Cambodia

20 January 2017

After attending the ourtreach session, Kem Lean, 16, decided to receive antenatal care and give birth in a health facility. © UNFPA Cambodia/Monika Mey

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Restoring reproductive health access for millions in Boko Haram-affected areas

18 January 2017

UNFPA is working to restore access to reproductive health care for about 4.5 million crisis-affected people in Nigeria. UNFPA is also supporting safe spaces for women and girls. © UNFPA Nigeria

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Women’s needs staggering as winter grips Aleppo, UN convoy finds

13 January 2017

UNFPA, with its partner the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, distributes hygiene kits in Aleppo during a recent assessment mission. © UNFPA Syria

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Refugees spread the word about safe birth services in Uganda

12 January 2017

After Flora and Patrick Anduga fled the bloody conflict in South Sudan, they learned about basic maternal health and reproductive health care – information they are eager to share. © ACORD

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