Jamaica Offers a Model for Preventing Adolescent Pregnancies while Supporting Young Mothers

International Year of Youth

In the Caribbean country of Jamaica, a girl is barred from going to school if she becomes pregnant.  Antoinette had no choice. Desperate to finish her education, she turned to the women's centre for help. UNTV, Mary Ferreira

In a world of 7 billion, educating and empowering women and girls helps reduce poverty and illiteracy, stabilizes populations, and enables societies to make better choices.

In a world of 7 billion, educating and empowering women and girls helps reduce poverty and illiteracy, stabilizes populations, and enables societies to make better choices.

PSA about gender equality. Produced by the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of ICPD

PSA on early marriage. Produced by the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of ICPD

On 11 July, as communities everywhere observe World Population Day, UNFPA is calling for investments in support of the largest-ever generation of youth.

Video by the Guardian Global Development Professionals Network

In many parts of the Caribbean and around the world, teenage pregnancy is on the rise. But help is on the way.  In a joint venture with the Government, UNFPA has provided funds to establish nine youth friendly spaces around the country.  Here young people can learn about sexuality and social issues  information which they cant access anywhere else