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In Indonesia, family support groups tackle roots of gender violence

05 March 2018

Rivaldo Taime, 13, had the courage to seek help for his family. © UNFPA/Matthew Taylor

UNFPA Supplies 2015: Youth

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This brief explains how UNFPA Supplies – UNFPA’s flagship programme helping countries build stronger health systems and widen access to contraceptives and life-saving medicines for maternal health – empowers youth. It is part of UNFPA Supplies' Key Results for 2015.

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Young volunteers meet critical reproductive health needs in Liberia

01 July 2016

Volunteer James S. Yangbie leads a discussion at the health club he started at Kaytoken Junior High. Talented youth volunteers are meeting reproductive health needs in Liberia, where conflict and the Ebola epidemic had left the health system shattered. © UNFPA/Ruth Fertig

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UNFPA and The Guardian present the first pan-African award for reporting on female genital mutilation

19 February 2016

Diana Kendi (left) receives the first-annual Efua Dorkenoo award from Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Nigeria's vice president (right). © UNFPA Nigeria

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Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

18 August 2015

Ko Win Tin Aung, a youth volunteer, delivers assistance to flood survivors in Ohn Pin Su Village, Ayeyawady Region. © UNFPA Myanmar/Benny Manser

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UNFPA Calls for Development Goal on Youth

15 November 2013

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Scaling Up the Humanitarian Response for Syrian Refugees

24 June 2012

Syrian refugees receiving supplies in Northern Lebanon. Photo: UNHCR/F. Juez

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Empowering Girls in Nepal to Say ‘No’ to Child Marriage

09 October 2012

With the help of her Choose Your Future classmates, Usha blocked her parents' plans to have her married at 15. Photo: William A. Ryan<

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Young and Pregnant in Jamaica, But Staying in School

10 August 2010

Kazan's mother offers support to Kazan and baby Shakira. Photo:UNFPA/Jamaica

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Using Social Media to Empower Madagascar’s Youth

28 October 2013

<p>Manantsoa Ratsarazaka (right) founded a groundbreaking project to educate and encourage young people in Madagascar to discuss reproductive health issues and seek advice, using the ever growing power of social media. <i>Photo © Lovaniaina Tsiandatse/UNFPA</i> </p>

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