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“Life became a cage”: Syrian girls shed light on conflict, vulnerability and cycle of abuse

26 November 2019
Child marriage is widely seen as a way to secure care for daughters, who are often viewed as an economic burden. In this way, the practice both arises from and perpetuates gender inequality. © UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub
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Imagine a world...

November 13, 2019

Imagine a world where no one is subjected to violence because of their gender, where no girl is forced to marry, where no girl of woman is subjected to female genital mutilation of harmful practice. Imagine a world where every couple can decide freely when and if to have children.

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Nuns and monks break the silence on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Bhutan

04 November 2019
Nuns and monks gathered at Pangrizampa College of Astrology to speak with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem about their work on sexual and reproductive health and rights. © UNFPA Bhutan/Nilanjana Bose
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In Moldova, life skills education helps girls find a better path

29 October 2019
Without the support and information, Iuliana* faced violence and early pregnancy. But with the right support, a brighter future is possible. © UNFPA Moldova/Anastasia Pirvu
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The peoples’ movements: demographic change and women’s rights in the Caribbean

04 October 2019
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Helping young people take charge of their bodies, their lives, our world

12 August 2019
When supported and empowered, young people can change the world. “I want to help Uganda,” says Edith Nambalirwa, a peer educator. “If I cannot do it with money, let me do it with knowledge.” © UNFPA ESARO/Corrie Butler
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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

18 July 2019
Ms. Chuor (centre) waits for an antenatal visit at the Aweil State Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
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Cut off from care in flooded Zimbabwe, pregnant women airlifted to safety

28 June 2019
"We lost all our belongings – including the new clothes we had bought for the baby," Tatenda Sithole, from Rusitu. © UNFPA Zimbabwe
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Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage in South Sudan

11 June 2019
Poni Helen from South Sudan refused to marry as a child. Today she is studying law. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
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Child bride, mother of seven, refugee and, today, an independent woman

21 June 2019
A Syrian refugee in northern Iraq. © UNFPA/Seivan Salim
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