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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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A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban

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Women’s health needs persist in conflict-affected Kachin State

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“The mobile clinic doctor and midwife have given me the confidence to give birth in the hospital, rather than at home," Ei Ngae told UNFPA. © UNFPA/Yenny Gamming

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From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

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

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Thousands reached in Somalia reproductive health campaign

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The outreach campaign provided antenatal care, postpartum services, family planning counselling and many other services. © UNFPA Somalia

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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

Women’s health needs persist in conflict-affected Kachin State

From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

Thousands reached in Somalia reproductive health campaign

On Valentine's Day, say #IDONT

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