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Empowered girls can change the world, say UNFPA head and Ashley Judd

Panel moderator Asha Curran, director of the Center for Innovation and Social Impact at the 92nd St Y, with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Ashley Judd, an actress and human rights activist, at the Social Good Summit in New York. © UNFPA/Koye Adeboye
  • 28 September 2015
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Beyond HIV: Improving opportunities and quality of life for young people in Latin America

Published on: 22/09/2015

In Latin America young people are defending human rights and are demanding access to health services for people living with HIV. Learn more here

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HIV-positive youth leaders push for better access to care in Latin America

Joel Barrera began a support group for youth living with HIV, which has transformed into a network for youth to advocate for better care and an end to discrimination. © UNFPA/Walter Sotomayor
  • 21 September 2015
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“We were judgmental”: Making health care safe, accessible to young people

Nurse Blessings Sonkhanani has received training on how to provide information and care to young people. “Now we know what young people need,” she said. © UNFPA/Meaghan Charkowick
  • 03 September 2015
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Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

Ko Win Tin Aung, a youth volunteer, delivers assistance to flood survivors in Ohn Pin Su Village, Ayeyawady Region. © UNFPA Myanmar/Benny Manser
  • 18 August 2015
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Huge potential for economic growth requires fulfilling the promise of youth, flagship report says

Students attend a workshop focused on their rights and potential, held during a conference in Apia, Samoa. Credit: UNFPA Pacific/Ariela Zibiah
  • 18 November 2014
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Nepal: Let Girls Choose Their Own Futures

Published on: 02/09/2014

Half of all Nepali girls are married by age 18, but initiatives to change that are showing promise. This video features stories of girls denied an education by child marriage, as well as of girls who are resisting the practice.

Too Young to Wed: Destaye

Published on: 02/09/2014

Married at 11, Destaye had hoped to stay in school.  But the birth of her child a few years later interrupted her plans. This short film examines the journey of an Ethiopian child bride.

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Youth Envoy shines spotlight on young people’s development priorities

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte speak with young people at a high-level event at UN Headquarters in New York.
  • 25 September 2014
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UN Secretary-General and Malala Yousafzai join #showyourselfie campaign

US news anchor Amy Robach, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Malala Yousafzai show their support for youth.
  • 18 August 2014
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