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Five things decision-makers need to know about digital violence and young people

calendar_today24 November 2025

In Côte d'Ivoire, members of the Gender Equity and Equality Movement in Schools (GEMS) club prepare for sessions on gender equality awareness at the Lycée BAD in Yamoussoukro. Credit: © UNFPA Côte d'Ivoire/Ollivier Girard
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Adolescent girls face some of the greatest risks of digital violence

calendar_today25 November 2025

Adolescent girls face some of the greatest risks of digital violence

Adolescent girls face some of the greatest risks of digital violence

Technology has expanded opportunities for countless women and girls around the world.

Yet adolescent girls face some of the greatest risks of digital violence.

As digital tools and platforms evolve, so do the tactics of those who seek to misuse them. 

During her remarks for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita highlighted the critical work UNFPA is doing to address technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

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Call to action: UNiTE to end digital violence against all women and girls

calendar_today25 November 2025

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Uprooted: Resilience in crisis

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Meeting women's and girls' needs where they are to prevent and address gender-based violence

calendar_today22 November 2024

Community mobilizer Fatima Ali was displaced from her home in Maiduguri, Nigeria, by flooding in October 2024. She continues her work providing support to women and girls. © UNFPA Nigeria
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News

Champion of change: How a Tanzanian youth activist is rallying for gender equality in her community

calendar_today15 February 2024

The Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu: My Choice, My Rights programme, supported by UNFPA and funded by Finland, offers young people the opportunity to become leaders on gender equality in their communities. © UNFPA Tanzania/Warren Bright
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Events

Human Rights Day 2023

calendar_today10 December 2023

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Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

calendar_today05 December 2023

Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

Technology must not be an instrument of harm.

"At any moment, just logging on may trigger a flood of harassment and abuse."

See why UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem supports survivors of violence who are stepping up to stop the misuse and abuse and to make technology safe for everyone.

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