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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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Calling on Youth Leaders: This Is Your Chance to Effect Change

23 October 2012
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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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Girl leaders come together to advocate for their rights in Mozambique

08 December 2014
Adolescent girl activists attend the UNFPA-supported National Girls’ Conference in Maputo, Mozambique. © UNFPA Mozambique
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Press release

UNFPA Executive Director concludes Horn of Africa Mission with a pledge to scale up efforts on gender-based violence

31 October 2014
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Video

Jamaica Teen Pregnancy

March 17, 2011

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