News

Life interrupted: Myanmar teen pregnancy points to need for comprehensive sexuality education

Thiri became pregnant at age 15. A marriage was hastily arranged for her, and she dropped out of school. © UNFPA Myanmar/Yenny Gamming

25 January 2018

Teenage pregnancy in Myanmar: One girl's story

Published on: 24/01/2018

Every year, almost 50,000 teenage girls in Myanmar give birth, according to 2014 census information. Thiri was one of these girls.

News

Among Syrian refugees, dispelling myths about contraceptives

Dr. Hiba Al-Mallah gives family planning counselling to Syrian refugees. She says there are many misconceptions about contraception. © UNFPA Jordan/Elspeth Dehnert

03 January 2018

News

“I decide for myself”: South Sudanese woman shows the power of knowledge

Elizabeth Ayumpou Balang speaks with a midwife during her antenatal check-up at the Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital in Rumbek. ©UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

05 September 2017

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Contraceptives reach rural women through pioneering system

Midwife Nan Win Phyu at the Nam Khoke Rural Health Centre uses a family planning wheel to explain contraceptive options. © UNFPA Myanmar/Si Thu Soe Moe

31 July 2017

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Sexuality education offers life-saving lessons to Zambia’s young people

Education is helping young people combat Zambia's high rates of teen pregnancy and HIV. © UNFPA Zambia/Helene Christensen

13 April 2017

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From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

After Jiminie Moussa became pregnant at 16, she was abandoned by her parents and boyfriend. © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf

25 January 2017

Publications

Contraceptives and Condoms for Family Planning and STI & HIV Prevention: External Procurement Support Report 2014

Number of pages: 104

Publication date: 30 Dec 2015

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

State of World Population

State of World Population 2016

10: How our future depends on a girl at this decisive age

Number of pages: 116

Publication date: 20 Oct 2016

Author: UNFPA

News

For busy garment workers in Lesotho, health care comes on wheels

18 October 2016

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