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

A medical team at Al Thawara Hospital successfully treated Shaima's obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 21 May 2018
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A young activist in Malawi campaigns to keep girls out of marriage and in school

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
  • 10 May 2018
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Former child brides find brighter future at Türkiye's safe spaces

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
  • 25 April 2018
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Drama helps battle child marriage in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Young actors perform a scene from "Ruža," an interactive play about the harms of child marriage. Photo by Almir Panjeta for UNICEF/UNFPA BiH
  • 16 April 2018
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“The world needs to open their eyes”: Kasai survivors call for attention to crisis

“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
  • 28 March 2018
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Escaping child marriage in Sierra Leone

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.
  • 27 March 2018
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The rise of a girl hero

Sangita BK is a fierce activist who empowers girls and teaches them to stand up for their human rights. © UNFPA Nepal/Dhana Bahadur Lamsal
  • 08 March 2018
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Mozambique programme empowers girls to fight gender inequality, child marriage

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
  • 14 February 2018
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Ethiopian women and girls see “remarkable results” in ending child marriage

Merhawit Mezgebe says members of her girls' club are helping to stamp out child marriage. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw
  • 08 February 2018
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I am powerful: Girls around the world stand up against FGM

06 February 2018

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