News

Young pioneer in Ethiopia defies FGM, finds love

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Hawa Buha with her husband, Enehaba Seid, in their home in Ethiopia. Ms. Hawa has been a trailblazer in her community, first refusing to undergo FGM, then marrying for love. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw
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“I have value”: Brave polio survivor overcomes every obstacle

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Paralysed and uneducated, Barira spent 16 years believing she had no value. Still, she had a fierce desire to learn. With a little help, she has rebuilt her life, making many friends, and becoming an active part of her community. © UNFPA
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News

Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

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Ko Win Tin Aung, a youth volunteer, delivers assistance to flood survivors in Ohn Pin Su Village, Ayeyawady Region. © UNFPA Myanmar/Benny Manser
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2015

Resources

Green Procurement Reducing environmental impact

UNFPA suppliers going green

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UNFPA and UNICEF

Publication date

2015

Author

UNFPA and UNICEF

Number of pages

68

Annual Report

2014 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme: Voices of Change

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Young leaders make the case for peace in Somalia

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Fatima Abdi Ali (right) with other young people. Ms. Abdi Ali, 21, serves on the country's Youth Advisory Panel, promoting the role of young people in establishing a sustainable peace in Somalia. © Y-Peer Somalia
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At Uganda hackathon, youth code their way to better sexual and reproductive health

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Young people worked with experts and UN staff to develop new mobile health solutions at a Kampala hackathon. The winning team celebrates with a selfie. © UNFPA Uganda
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Refugee with disability overcomes steep hurdles

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Fatima at the Zaatari women’s centre where she volunteers as an art instructor. As a disabled child, she had to overcome stigma and isolation. She faced the same challenges again as a refugee. © UNFPA
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Updates

USAID and UNFPA collaborate on Supply Chain

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News

Family planning fair dispels rumours, empowers women

calendar_today21 July 2015

Patricia, 23, arrived at the fair knowing very little about contraception. But she was intrigued. "I do not want to have more children now because I do not have the means to support them," she said. © UNFPA WCARO
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