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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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Pandemic heightens vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities

12 May 2020
UNFPA is working with authorities in Pakistan to upgrade an app that provides emergency assistance to people at risk of violence, including women with disabilities. © UNFPA Pakistan
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Kazakhstan adolescents demand information to avoid teenage pregnancies

23 January 2020
Despite the difficulties she experienced, Nadya is glad she chose to keep her child. © UNFPA Kazakhstan
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“If you love me, know my status”: Safeguard Young People helps young people cast off HIV stigma

01 December 2019
Chifundo Tindo now trains other people to provide stigma-free comprehensive sexuality education. © UNFPA
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Women and girls’ pathway to a life free from violence in Lao People's Democratic Republic

10 December 2019
A women-friendly space in Attapue. UNFPA has helped the Lao Women's Union to provide psychosocial support in the community. Such efforts will continue as the country rolls out the Essential Services Package. © UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Sex workers face high HIV risks – and high barriers to care

30 November 2019
Sex workers are highly vulnerable to gender-based violence, HIV, discrimination and other harms. © Tomislav Georgiev/UNFPA MK
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