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Former Ugandan circumciser says she will never go back to performing FGM

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Turutea Chelangat, a former circumciser in eastern Uganda, has renounced FGM. © UNFPA Uganda/Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi

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New programme counters violence in northern Cameroon

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Sylvie Tokofi's village was attacked by Boko Haram. She was forced to flee and drop out of school. Today, a UNFPA-supported programme aims to help young people like her promote peace. © UNFPA Cameroon

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Reaching women and girls across the line of fire in Myanmar’s Kachin conflict

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Families, including pregnant women, children, and disabled and elderly people, have fled shelling and airstrikes in northern Myanmar’s Kachin State. © Metta Development Foundation

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On Valentine's Day, say #IDONT

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Photographer Vincent Tremeau traveled to communities in Nepal and Iraq where girls face a heightened risk of child marriage. He asked what they want to be when they grow up. Punita, 14, wants to be a teacher. © Vincent Tremeau

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Family planning a development imperative, leaders at AU Summit emphasize

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Marie Josee Mukankuranga explains how she counsels women on family planning during a visit by development experts. © UNFPA/Rick Francis

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The world must make faster progress to end female genital mutilation by 2030

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Dropping the knife: One woman joins the fight for women’s rights in the Gambia

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Aja Babung Sidibeh used to gather girls for the FGM ritual. She comes from a family considered custodians of the tradition. © UNFPA/Kasandi Mulaa

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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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In Colombia, efforts to end FGM are empowering women to be leaders

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Solani Zapata, a member of her region's indigenous council, says talking about FGM sparked conversations about women's role in society. © UNFPA/Daniel Baldotto

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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

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Former Ugandan circumciser says she will never go back to performing FGM

New programme counters violence in northern Cameroon

Reaching women and girls across the line of fire in Myanmar’s Kachin conflict

On Valentine's Day, say #IDONT

Family planning a development imperative, leaders at AU Summit emphasize

The world must make faster progress to end female genital mutilation by 2030

Dropping the knife: One woman joins the fight for women’s rights in the Gambia

In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

In Colombia, efforts to end FGM are empowering women to be leaders

New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

Former Ugandan circumciser says she will never go back to performing FGM

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