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Female genital mutilation in infancy still common, Gambian mothers say

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21 August 2025

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How health workers in Indonesia are transforming care for survivors of gender-based violence

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

Number of pages: 52

Publication date: 13 May 2025

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Surviving Gaza: The silent struggles of adolescent girls

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

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“I miss my home”: Fleeing conflict, tens of thousands of women and girls cross into Armenia

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

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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

Number of pages: 17

Publication date: 01 Jun 2022

Author: UNFPA

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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

Number of pages: 43

Publication date: 17 Feb 2023

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Adolescent Empowerment at Scale: Successes and challenges of an evidence-based approach to young women’s programming in Africa

Number of pages: 12

Publication date: 01 Feb 2023

Publisher: BRAC and UNFPA

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