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Adolescent pregnancy in Latin America and the Caribbean: Seeking reproductive justice for Afrodescendent women and girls

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A lack of infrastructure in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama forces many women to travel long distances to receive even basic healthcare. © UNFPA Panama
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How health workers in Indonesia are transforming care for survivors of gender-based violence

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Midwife Hustiniyanti said health workers should also educate their communities on what constitutes sexual violence, and what to do when someone is subjected to it. Photo: UNFPA Indonesia / Asri Wijayanti
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This Valentine's Day, busting 5 common myths about child marriage

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“My parents wanted me to marry at the age of 13, but I was not ready,” said Shwapna, pictured here with her friend Shantimala at an information and awareness-raising session in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA Bangladesh/Farjana Sultana
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UNICEF and UNFPA

Publication date

May 2025

Number of pages

52

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Listening to Adolescent Girls: A Review of the Inclusion of Adolescent Girls’ Needs within the Humanitarian Response in Northeast Nigeria

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Surviving Gaza: The silent struggles of adolescent girls

calendar_today23 January 2025

Adolescent girls in Gaza face overwhelming challenges, with many grappling with trauma, displacement, and a critical need for psychosocial support to navigate the emotional toll of the war. Photo © Hosni Salah
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UNFPA supports stepped-up efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Zimbabwe

calendar_today16 October 2024

Olivia Nyangasi shares her story at the launch of the “Not in my Village” campaign. © UNFPA Zimbabwe
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“I miss my home”: Fleeing conflict, tens of thousands of women and girls cross into Armenia

calendar_today11 October 2023

Mariam, 16, fled with her family to Armenia after hostilities escalated in Karabakh in September. © UNFPA Armenia / Aspram Manukyan
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Publication date

Jun 2022

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

17

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Empowering Adolescent Girls Through Non-Formal Education

A comparative analysis of comprehensive sexuality education, life skills education and protective asset-building approaches

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UNFPA

Publication date

Feb 2023

Number of pages

43

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UNFPA Gender Strategy (2022-2025)

Agency, Choice and Access: UNFPA Strategy for Promoting Gender Equality and the Rights of Women and Adolescent Girls

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