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Finding a way out of child marriage and towards a vocation

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Children run towards the sprawl of Domiz 1 camp in northeastern Iraq, where UNFPA-supported women’s and youth centres provide support and care for Syrian refugees. © UNHCR/B. Sokol/November 2012

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In Türkiye, a safe haven for Syrian refugee survivors

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Fatima now works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space, helping other women and girls. © UNFPA Türkiye

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In war-torn Yemen, a devastating childbirth injury, then a glimpse of hope

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A medical team at Al Thawara Hospital successfully treated Shaima's obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Yemen

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A young activist in Malawi campaigns to keep girls out of marriage and in school

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Drawing on her own experience being married as a child – and then getting back to school – Jenipher Sanni has become a mentor for girls in her community. © UN Foundation/GirlUp

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Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

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Rima*, a 22-year-old mother of two, escaped both violence in Syria and abuse in her home. Today, she works as a health mediator at a UNFPA-supported safe space in Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye

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Drama helps battle child marriage in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Young actors perform a scene from "Ruža," an interactive play about the harms of child marriage. Photo by Almir Panjeta for UNICEF/UNFPA BiH

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“The world needs to open their eyes”: Kasai survivors call for attention to crisis

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“What I have had to go through, it has been terrible," said Antone, 50. Her husband and children were killed as they fled Kasai. © UNFPA Angola/Tiril Skarstein

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Escaping child marriage in Sierra Leone

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Zainab Binta Jalloh was married off at age 15. Today, she is outspoken about her experience and the need for change. Image courtesy of Zainab.

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The rise of a girl hero

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Mozambique programme empowers girls to fight gender inequality, child marriage

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Girls in the Raparinga Biz meet in a safe space, where they can freely discuss issues including gender equality, violence and their own struggles. © UNFPA Mozambique

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Finding a way out of child marriage and towards a vocation

In Türkiye, a safe haven for Syrian refugee survivors

In war-torn Yemen, a devastating childbirth injury, then a glimpse of hope

A young activist in Malawi campaigns to keep girls out of marriage and in school

Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

Drama helps battle child marriage in Bosnia and Herzegovina

“The world needs to open their eyes”: Kasai survivors call for attention to crisis

Escaping child marriage in Sierra Leone

The rise of a girl hero

Mozambique programme empowers girls to fight gender inequality, child marriage

Finding a way out of child marriage and towards a vocation

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