News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

After marriage at age 9, a former child bride gets a second chance

28 December 2016
At age 9, Shukria was forced to drop out of school to get married. Now, at 55, she has returned to school and wants to help other vulnerable women beat the odds. © UNFPA
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Publications

Technical guidance for prioritizing adolescent health

Number of pages: 44

Publication date: 01 January 2017

Author: UNFPA and WHO for the Adolescent Working Group under EWEC

Publisher: UNFPA

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Video

Our Future | Narrated by Morgan Freeman

September 23, 2014

Morgan Freeman narrates this hopeful, must-watch short film about the need to solve the climate change problem. Video by the United Nations.

Video

NASA animation of temperature data from 1880-2011

September 10, 2012
NASA animation of temperature data from 1880-2011
Video

Climate Change: The State of the Science

November 19, 2013
Produced by the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme and Globaia and funded by the UN Foundation. 
 
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