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Joint UN programme aims to empower over 1 million girls in Mozambique

23 August 2016
A joint UN programme targets 1 million vulnerable girls with messages on empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, leadership and human rights. © UNFPA Mozambique
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Campaign brings condoms, HIV testing and hugs to the Olympics

23 August 2016
Inspired by the Rio 2016 Olympic logo, the #EuAbraço campaign celebrates diversity and raises public awareness against discrimination. © UNIC Rio/Pedro Andrade
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In July 2016, UNFPA reached thousands of women and girls in Syria with critically needed support. 

 

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Escape from Fallujah: Pregnant residents describe life on the run from ISIL

19 August 2016
Dignity kits are distributed in a camp in Amiriyat Fallujah. © Tajdid NGO
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As crisis escalates in Yemen, pregnant women need essential care

16 August 2016
Women and girls have been disproportionately affected by the conflict in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen/Fahmia Al-Fotih
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Periods not a problem thanks to pad-making club in Malawi

12 August 2016
Fatima Muhammed demonstrates how to make a reusable sanitary napkin in her school's sewing room. Classmate Deborah Chavula looks on. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali
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Girls in Uganda become SDG "ambassadors," fight teen pregnancy with poetry

12 August 2016
Students perform their award-winning poem, "The Life that is Worthy." Their message makes them ambassadors of sustainable development, said leaders at the 2016 Music, Dance and Drama Festival.
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