News

Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms

14 April 2021
A survivor of childhood violence in Ghana, during a conversation about her experience. Violations of bodily autonomy can leave lasting emotional scars. © UNFPA/George Koranteng
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Publications

State of World Population 2021

My Body is My Own - Claiming the right to autonomy and self-determination

Publication date: 14 April 2021

Author: UNFPA

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News

We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

19 March 2021
Catarina Furtado visits a new mother in a maternity ward. The right to make essential choices, such as when and whether to become a parent, and to see a doctor, must be realized for all, she said. Image courtesy of Catarina Furtado.
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Resources

International Technical and Programmatic Guidance on Out-of School Comprehensive Sexuality Education Brochure

Resource date: 20 November 2020

Author: UNFPA

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This brochure is an advocacy and communication product to promote the purpose and context for which its source publication International Technical and Programmatic Guidance on Out-of-School Comprehensive Sexuality Education is to be used. It aims to explain what the guidance is, who it is for and what the user can expect to find included in the tool.
 

News

Pandemic, stigma threaten to leave persons with disabilities behind, consultations show

03 December 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased obstacles for persons with disabilities. Pictured is an inclusive race in Egypt. © UNFPA
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Resources

Presentation Guide for The Path to Equality for Women and Young Persons With Disabilities

Resource date: 01 January 2020

Author: UNFPA, AECID, WE DECIDE, Population Reference Bureau

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Resources

Key Messages for The Path to Equality for Women and Young Persons With Disabilities

Resource date: 01 January 2020

Author: UNFPA, AECID, WE DECIDE, Population Reference Bureau

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News

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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News

Mobile clinics treat reproductive cancers in along Ukraine’s contact line

30 October 2020
Dr. Kyslytsia and Dr. Ieriomin stand in front of the mobile clinic they use to travel to remote and conflict-affected communities. © UNFPA Ukraine
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News

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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