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Malagasy Women Wounded by Child Marriage and its Aftermath

10 October 2012
<p>Alphonsine has lived for nearly 20 years with obstetric fistula and resulting incontinence.&nbsp; She underwent a surgical repair, but needs to undergo another.&nbsp; Photo: UNFPA Madagascar</p>
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Ugandan Communities Scrutinize a Violent – Sometimes Deadly – Rite of Passage

01 February 2013
These schoolchildren in the Moroto district, where FGM/C is still prevalent, were shown a video that explains the negative consequences of the practice. In the past, this information was hidden from them
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Calling on Youth Leaders: This Is Your Chance to Effect Change

23 October 2012
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Breaking the Wall of Silence, Women and Girls in Morocco Open Up about Adolescent Pregnancy

29 October 2013
<p>Two young girls recount their experiences as adolescent mothers in Morocco in an effort to raise awareness about the challenges of adolescent pregnancy. They are wearing masks to remain anonymous and avoid stigma. <i>Photo &copy; UNFPA/Morocco</i> </p>
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The goal of UNFPA is ensure reproductive rights for all. To accomplish this, UNFPA works to ensure that all people, especially women and young people, are able to access high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including voluntary family planning, so that they can make informed and voluntary choices about their sexual and reproductive lives.

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Protecting the Rights, Unleashing the Potential of Indigenous Girls in Rural Guatemala

14 May 2013
Abriendo Oportunidades offers safe spaces, mentoring, educational opportunities and solidarity for adolescent Mayan girls. It also introduces new possibilities into their lives. Photo &copy; Mark Tuschman
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“First School, Then Marriage and Babies”

30 October 2013
<p>Arnela, 18, bottle-feeds her 18-month old daughter in her pram while Sabrina, 17 (left), cradles her 28-day old son on her lap. <i>Photo &copy; Jason D. Jones / UNFPA</i> </p>
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Avoiding and Mitigating the Health Consequences of FGM/C in Ethiopia

18 June 2013
<p>Sadiya (right) at the hospital with her mother.&nbsp; <i>Photo &copy; UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw</i> </p>
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Jamaica Offers a Model for Preventing Adolescent Pregnancies while Supporting Young Mothers

27 August 2013
Talking to adolescents about sex can make for important but sometimes uncomfortable conversations<strong>.</strong> <i>Photo: Basil Jones for UNFPA</i>
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Huge potential for economic growth requires fulfilling the promise of youth, flagship report says

18 November 2014
Students attend a workshop focused on their rights and potential, held during a conference in Apia, Samoa. Credit: UNFPA Pacific/Ariela Zibiah
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