Publication date

Mar 2018

Author

Graeme Simpson

Resources

The missing peace: independent progress study on youth and peace and security

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News

A secret pregnancy in the Comoros: One teen’s story

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UNFPA works with youth groups to provide sexual and reproductive health information and services. A UNFPA-supported HIV screening for young people in Moroni. © UNFPA Comoros
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Youth offer solutions to global problems, if leaders take action now

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Edith Nambalirwa is reaching other youth with her entrepreneurial spirit and knowledge of sexual and reproductive health. © UNFPA ESARO/Corrie Butler
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Study shows meeting adolescents’ health needs would yield tenfold return

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Girls from the Safeguard Young People programme in Malawi, which provides sexual and reproductive health information, helps young people access health services, and offers leadership training. © UNFPA Malawi/Hope Ngwira
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Young people call for education, health care, rights – and politicians are listening

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Young people face myriad barriers to realizing their human rights, including poor access to education and health care. And girls are especially vulnerable, facing discrimination, violence and high rates of early pregnancy. © UNFPA
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Traditional leaders stand up to protect youth from HIV, unintended pregnancy

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Traditional ceremonies are an opportunity to reach young people with life-saving information. © UNFPA/Meaghan Charkowick
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In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

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Xhute left school because her family could not afford to buy her shoes to wear to class. She plans to continue her education and become a teacher. © UNFPA Botswana/Nchidzi Smarts
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From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

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After Jiminie Moussa became pregnant at 16, she was abandoned by her parents and boyfriend. © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf
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Initiative brings sexual health information to remote parts of Cambodia

calendar_today20 January 2017

After attending the ourtreach session, Kem Lean, 16, decided to receive antenatal care and give birth in a health facility. © UNFPA Cambodia/Monika Mey
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In Costa Rica, from teen mom to girls’ rights advocate

calendar_today20 December 2016

Hillary Bustos Gómez found herself pregnant at 16 years old. © UNFPA/Priscilla Mora
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