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Sex selection leads to dangerous gender imbalance; new programme to tackle root causes

15 March 2017
Son preference has led to skewed gender ratios in many Asian and Eastern European countries. The Dedalamazishvili family, in Georgia, participates in a documentary photography project raising awareness of the value of girls. © Dina Oganova for UNFPA Georgia
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Four women’s rights activists you need to know

06 March 2017
For International Women's Day, UNFPA is celebrating four activists who are blazing a trail for women. Images from left to right courtesy of Tanzila Khan, Deli Barroso, the NGO Atina and Arthur Nazaryan/Delphin Films.
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On Valentine's Day, say #IDONT

10 February 2017
Photographer Vincent Tremeau traveled to communities in Nepal and Iraq where girls face a heightened risk of child marriage. He asked what they want to be when they grow up. Punita, 14, wants to be a teacher. © Vincent Tremeau
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Dropping the knife: One woman joins the fight for women’s rights in the Gambia

06 February 2017
Aja Babung Sidibeh used to gather girls for the FGM ritual. She comes from a family considered custodians of the tradition. © UNFPA/Kasandi Mulaa
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Confronting discrimination and stigmatization to achieve universal access to reproductive health and rights

10 December 2016
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Violence against women escalates under Yemen's brutal conflict

31 October 2016
Violence against women was widespread even before the current conflict, but experts say abuses are becoming even more commonplace. A women's shelter in a port city in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
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