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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives

03 February 2021
Midwife Prasansa Budha Lama examines a new mother and baby on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. During lockdown, UNFPA-supported midwives provided telecounselling and helpline services, communicating with pregnant and postpartum women via social networks and messaging apps. © UNFPA Nepal
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Child marriage, female genital mutilation urgent priorities as pandemic threatens progress

01 February 2021
Fethiye says staff at a UNFPA safe space helped convince her family to let her go to school rather than be wed. © UNFPA Türkiye
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Honduras television drama shines light on teen pregnancy, helps girls speak out

04 November 2020
A scene from Es Cosa D-2 shows the struggles of adolescent girls in Honduras. © UNFPA Honduras
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The future we want for women and girls

23 October 2020
A young woman advocates to end female genital mutilation and other harmful practices in Somalia. © UNFPA Somalia
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A former child bride in Afghanistan finds hope and new life during COVID-19

05 October 2020
Protection and social services remain available even during the pandemic, with precautionary measures in place. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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What we learn by listening to girls

09 October 2020
Yanal raises her voice on behalf of girls vulnerable to child marriage. © UNFPA
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Teachers and mothers join forces to keep girls in school in Malawi

22 June 2020
The Joint Programme on Girls' Education brings together teachers and parents to help keep girls in school. © UNFPA Malawi
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Sahel project helps women raise themselves, their communities from poverty

16 June 2020
Ms. Brema trains women in her village to become electricians. © Vincent Tremeau/Banque mondiale
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