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“Life became a cage”: Syrian girls shed light on conflict, vulnerability and cycle of abuse

calendar_today26 November 2019

Child marriage is widely seen as a way to secure care for daughters, who are often viewed as an economic burden. In this way, the practice both arises from and perpetuates gender inequality. © UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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In Uganda, surviving rape and child marriage one plait at a time

calendar_today14 October 2019

Ms. Asibazuyo described hairdressing as the "magic" skill that helped her overcome trauma and earn a living. © UNICEF/Adriko

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Community-led enforcement shows the way on ending child marriage in Ethiopia

calendar_today11 October 2019

Ms. Gebray wants to continue her education until the day comes when she freely decides to marry. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw

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Amid conflict, mental health care gives Yemeni survivor of violence a new lease on life

calendar_today08 October 2019

In Yemen, exposure to trauma and violence is widespread as the conflict enters its fifth year. © UNFPA Yemen

This week's International Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Crisis Situations will focus on survivors of trauma and conflict like Salwa.

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Aug 2019

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UNFPA, UNICEF

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Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage Country Profiles 2018

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Aug 2019

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UNFPA and UNCIEF

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Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage Annual Report 2018

Turning Commitments into Solid Actions

UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage

Through the Global Programme, adolescent girls are gaining key skills and learning about their rights.

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Want to end preventable maternal deaths? Spend (at least) six times more by 2030

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To achieve zero preventable maternal deaths in 76 high-burden countries, annual spending would need to rise to $7.8 billion by 2030. © UNFPA Jordan

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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

calendar_today18 July 2019

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Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage in South Sudan

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“Life became a cage”: Syrian girls shed light on conflict, vulnerability and cycle of abuse

In Uganda, surviving rape and child marriage one plait at a time

Community-led enforcement shows the way on ending child marriage in Ethiopia

Amid conflict, mental health care gives Yemeni survivor of violence a new lease on life

Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage Country Profiles 2018

Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage Annual Report 2018

Turning Commitments into Solid Actions

UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage

Want to end preventable maternal deaths? Spend (at least) six times more by 2030

Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage in South Sudan

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