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New programme counters violence in northern Cameroon

22 February 2017
Sylvie Tokofi's village was attacked by Boko Haram. She was forced to flee and drop out of school. Today, a UNFPA-supported programme aims to help young people like her promote peace. © UNFPA Cameroon
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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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In Costa Rica, from teen mom to girls’ rights advocate

20 December 2016
Hillary Bustos Gómez found herself pregnant at 16 years old. © UNFPA/Priscilla Mora
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Largest humanitarian aid delivery reaches tens of thousands in Mosul

09 December 2016
For the first time in over two weeks, security conditions permitted humanitarian groups to access eastern Mosul. © UNICEF Iraq/2016/Khuzaie
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New device brings midwifery education to remote, offline communities

07 December 2016
Gebreamlak Giday teaches women about maintaining a healthy pregnancy, using a portable, solar-charged learning device. © UNFPA/Abraham Gelaw
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Conflict, poverty, poor health conditions a deadly mix for mothers in South Sudan

08 November 2016
Midwife Justine Mangwi was not able to save the newborn's mother. © UNFPA South Sudan
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