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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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“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 China, women work to raise the status of girls

13 May 2019
Today, Ms. Wen and Ms. Yan see eye-to-eye on the equality of women and girls. © Dushan Township Family Planning Office/Zhang Min
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Just like your mother? Seven ways motherhood has changed (or not) in the last 25 years

03 May 2019
It's not your mother's motherhood. © UNFPA/Bruno Feder
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April 6, 2017

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A turning point for girls' and women’s menstrual health in Africa

30 May 2018
Faith Kiraison, an advocate for girls' rights and health, teaches her peers about menstrual health management. © UNFPA Kenya/Douglas Waudo
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