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In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

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Xhute left school because her family could not afford to buy her shoes to wear to class. She plans to continue her education and become a teacher. © UNFPA Botswana/Nchidzi Smarts

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Oct 2016

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116

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State of World Population 2016

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African presidents urge investment in youth as continent sees rare demographic opportunity

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World Bank Vice President Keith Hansen, President Idriss Déby of Chad, President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and moderator Folly Bah Thibault (left to right) at a high-level dialogue on achieving the demographic dividend. © UNFPA/Koye Adeboye

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World leaders adopt ground-breaking plan to address refugee and migrant crisis

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A ground-breaking declaration on the rights of migrants and refugees was adopted today at the United Nations General Assembly. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

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The Very Important Girls Group: Investing in youth to invest in the future of Tanzania

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The Action for Adolescent Girls initiative has reached thousands of girls in the Shinyanga region Tanzania since launching there in 2012. © UNFPA Tanzania

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Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities

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Roukiatou Youssoupha Diallo's wedding was cancelled, and she was allowed to stay in school. Here, she speaks with UNFPA officials in Debere Talata, Burkina Faso. © UNFPA Burkina Faso

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African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

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Young people must be prioritized, African Union leaders declared at a high-level meeting yesterday. Youth like Luwiza Lewis, in Malawi, demonstrate how opportunities can translate into lasting progress. © UNFPA Malawi

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Youth empowerment, education, employment key to future development

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Much of the world is poised to reap a demographic dividend. But to do this, countries must invest in young people. Students in Cotonou, Benin. © UNFPA Benin/Ollivier Girard

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Huge potential for economic growth requires fulfilling the promise of youth, flagship report says

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Students attend a workshop focused on their rights and potential, held during a conference in Apia, Samoa. Credit: UNFPA Pacific/Ariela Zibiah

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In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

State of World Population 2016

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

African presidents urge investment in youth as continent sees rare demographic opportunity

World leaders adopt ground-breaking plan to address refugee and migrant crisis

The Very Important Girls Group: Investing in youth to invest in the future of Tanzania

Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities

African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

Youth empowerment, education, employment key to future development

Huge potential for economic growth requires fulfilling the promise of youth, flagship report says

In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

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