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Global summit urges to end sexual violence in conflict

10 June 2014

Women who have endured gender-based violence receive counselling and other forms of support in a displacement camp in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo credit: OCHA/Gemma Cortes

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Africa launches historic campaign to end child marriage

09 June 2014

People attend a rally opposing child marriage in Monrovia, Liberia, in 2012. Photo credit: UN Photo/Emmanuel Tobey

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At least two women each hour fall victim to sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, says UNFPA

06 June 2014

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“I will keep very strong”: An Ethiopian girl fights to delay marriage

05 June 2014

Kadiga Mohammed fought her parents' decision to have her marry an older cousin at age 16. Photo credit: Abraham Gelaw

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Somali midwifery school helps tackle harsh conditions for women

30 May 2014

Midwifery students graduate from the new Mogadishu Midwifery School in Mogadishu, Somalia. Photo credit: UNFPA Somalia

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Myanmar’s “red angel” midwives prepare to bring care to displaced women in Rakhine

28 May 2014

A "red angel" midwife cares for a mother and her newborn in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo credit: UNFPA/Benny Manser

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In Nigeria, fight against fistula points to problem of early marriage

27 May 2014

A fistula rehabilitation centre in Kano, Nigeria. Photo credit: APANEWS

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In Nepal, fight against obstetric fistula marches on

23 May 2014

In her village in Nepal, Pramila Chaurisiya advocates for women to receive treatment for obstetric fistula. Photo credit: UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

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Holding out a hand: Youth-to-youth initiative making a difference in Mongolia

21 May 2014

Students at a technical and vocational education training led by UNFPA  brainstorm ideas on what an ideal Youth Development Centre would look like. Photo credit: UNFPA/Dustin Barter

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Providing Support for the Chibok Girls and their Families

19 May 2014

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