News

After childbirth trauma, Afghan women emerge from life in shadows

Noorjahan laughs as she recovers from fistula surgery in Malalai Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Now, she says, "I can live." © Andrea Bruce/ NOOR
  • 07 June 2016
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As global cases of COVID-19 hit grim milestones and exacerbate other crises, UNFPA strengthens resolve to save lives

Midwife Prasansa Budha Lama examines a new mother and baby on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. During lockdown, UNFPA-supported midwives provided telecounselling and helpline services, communicating with pregnant and postpartum women via social networks and messaging apps. © UNFPA Nepal
  • 03 February 2021
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News

Honduras television drama shines light on teen pregnancy, helps girls speak out

A scene from Es Cosa D-2 shows the struggles of adolescent girls in Honduras. © UNFPA Honduras
  • 04 November 2020
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Publication

The State of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Publication date: 01 Dec 2019

Author: Mengjia Liang, Sandile Simelane, Guillem Fortuny Fillo, Satvika Chalasani, Katherine Weny, Pablo Salazar Canelos, Lorna Jenkins, Ann-Beth Moller, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Lale Say, Kristien Michielsen, Danielle Marie Claire Engel, Rachel Snow

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News

Kazakhstan adolescents demand information to avoid teenage pregnancies

Despite the difficulties she experienced, Nadya is glad she chose to keep her child. © UNFPA Kazakhstan
  • 23 January 2020
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News

In Moldova, life skills education helps girls find a better path

Without the support and information, Iuliana* faced violence and early pregnancy. But with the right support, a brighter future is possible. © UNFPA Moldova/Anastasia Pirvu
  • 29 October 2019
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News

A guiding hand: School counsellors in Sierra Leone address early pregnancy, child marriage

Fatmata Sesay reenrolled in school after becoming pregnant at age 15. © UNFPA Sierra Leone/Salim Kamara
  • 18 March 2019
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News

“They were afraid I would die”: Early motherhood puts girls at risk in the Republic of Moldova

Maria with her youngest daughter. She lost weight after each pregnancy, alarming her doctors. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu
  • 02 August 2018
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War Torn Girlhood

Published on: 19/06/2018

The Syrian crisis has left hundreds of thousands of adolescent girls vulnerable to child marriage and in need of adequate gender-based violence, sexual education and reproductive health services. UNFPA is helping to fill this void in Jordan, where 42,000 Syrian refugees are girls between the ages of 12 and 17. This is Asma's story. A film by UNFPA Jordan/Elspeth Dehnert.

News

Period shame, misinformation linked to serious human rights concerns

Menstrual health is a serious, but overlooked, issue among vulnerable women. Refugees in Louva, Angola, receive UNFPA-distributed dignity kits, which include sanitary napkins, soap, laundry detergent and other essential hygiene supplies. © UNFPA/Tiril Skarstein
  • 07 June 2018
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