News

What is comprehensive sexuality education? A life saver.

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A youth activist celebrates at the Nairobi Summit closing ceremony. © Nairobi Summit
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News

In Myanmar communities torn apart by conflict, youth centres nurture health, learning and well-being

calendar_today21 October 2019

The centres provide young people with knowledge about their bodies, relationships and health. © UNFPA Myanmar Thein Zaw Win
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News

Helping young people take charge of their bodies, their lives, our world

calendar_today12 August 2019

When supported and empowered, young people can change the world. “I want to help Uganda,” says Edith Nambalirwa, a peer educator. “If I cannot do it with money, let me do it with knowledge.” © UNFPA ESARO/Corrie Butler
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News

In Burundi, sexual health education helps youth protect themselves, their futures

calendar_today18 January 2019

Young people outside a youth-friendly health centre in Kamenge, Bujumbura. © UNFPA/Chiara Frisone
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State of World Population 2014

Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

2014

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

126

State of World Population

State of World Population 2014

The Power of 1.8 Billion

Young people matter. They matter because an unprecedented 1.8 billion youth are alive today, and because they are the shapers and leaders of our global future. They matter because they have inherent human rights that must be fulfilled. Yet, in a world of adult concerns, young people are often overlooked. This tendency cries out for urgent correction, because it imperils youth as well as economies and societies at large.

Updates

Norway supports the health, protection and empowerment of adolescents and youth in Ethiopia

calendar_today07 December 2018

The agreement was signed on 22 November in Addis Ababa, by (from left) Gillian Mellsop, UNICEF Representative to Ethiopia; Merete Lundemo, Ambassador of the Royal Norwegian Embassy to Ethiopia; Hiwot Hailu, State Minister of Women, Children and Youth Affairs of Ethiopia; and UNFPA Country Representative Bettina Maas. © UNICEF Ethiopia
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News

UN Youth Strategy commits support to a new generation of leaders

calendar_today25 September 2018

Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake (left, with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen at a pre-launch panel), opened the launch with a call to listen to young people who have “broken barriers and shaken systems.” © UNFPA/Usenabasi Esiet
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News

Ethiopian girls learn the skills they need to thrive – and secure their independence

calendar_today29 August 2018

Salia, now 18, tends to animals to provide for herself and her family. Just two years ago, Salia thought she would be a child bride. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw
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Young Persons with Disabilities

Publication date

Jul 2018

Author

UNFPA

Publication

Young Persons with Disabilities

Global Study on Ending Gender-based Violence and Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

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Video

Fatima: A song to end obstetric fistula

calendar_today30 May 2018

Fatima: A song to end obstetric fistula

Fatima: A song to end obstetric fistula

This song was produced by a Yemeni youth group. It is based on the true story of an obstetric fistula survivor, ‘Fatima,’ who was successfully treated with the support of UNFPA.