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In climate change-affected Lesotho, self-injected contraceptives empower women to choose their own future

12 March 2020
A village health worker discusses family planning with women at Moeketsane Clinic in Mokhotlong. © UNFPA Lesotho/Violet Maraisane
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Protecting midwives on the front lines of the Ebola response

22 February 2020
A simulation of childbirth in an infection prevention and control situation taking place in an environment sensitive to the Ebola virus. © UNFPA DRC
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From child brides and FGM survivors to leaders on a global stage

03 January 2020
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.
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“If you love me, know my status”: Safeguard Young People helps young people cast off HIV stigma

01 December 2019
Chifundo Tindo now trains other people to provide stigma-free comprehensive sexuality education. © UNFPA
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Young voices demand to be heard: Celebrating young activists on Human Rights Day

10 December 2019
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.
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“We have sexual desires, too”: Young women with disabilities demand access to information and services

03 December 2019
Sithembile Mabuza from Eswatini has a disability but she still wants to have a husband and children. © UNFPA ESARO/Lindiwe Siyaya
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In rural Zambia, midwives trained to address birth complications provide quality maternal care

04 December 2019
With midwives in rural areas like the one served by Bwacha Health Center trained in treating birth complications, new mothers no longer have to be transferred to larger hospitals in order to receive the care they need. © UNFPA Zambia
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With United Kingdom funding, UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme supports better health for women, children and adolescents in Zambia

04 December 2019
The Joint Programme launched in 2017 will work to strengthen health systems in Zambia’s Central and Western provinces to improve maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health with an emphasis on equitable access and quality services. © UNFPA Zambia
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As Nairobi Summit opens, leaders express optimism and urgency in securing rights for all

12 November 2019
Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes delegates at the Summit's opening. © Nairobi Summit
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