News

Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

calendar_today25 November 2015

Violence against women takes place in every country and community in the world. Syrian women participate in a session on gender-based violence in Damascus. © UNFPA Syria/Hamada Smesem
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News

Acceptance of family planning grows in Afghanistan, but myths linger

calendar_today23 November 2015

Nargis, a midwife, provides family planning counselling in Herat, Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Ahmadullah Amarkhil
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News

Young motherhood threatens girls in rural Cambodia

calendar_today18 November 2015

Seila, 16, is pregnant with her first child. She dropped out of school to work on her family's farm in Tbong Khmum Province. © UNFPA Cambodia
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News

Safe haven for girls living on the streets of Côte d'Ivoire

calendar_today17 November 2015

Girls in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, attend a life skills course. © Cavoequiva
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News

Phone line answers burning questions of Afghan youth

calendar_today09 November 2015

Young people in Band-e-Amir, Afghanistan. A UNFPA-supported hotline is helping Afghanistan's youth learn about their health and rights. © UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein
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Statement

UNFPA Hopes Policy Changes Will Lead to Fulfillment of Chinese Couples' Rights on Family Size

calendar_today30 October 2015

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News

Y-Peer Moldova brings sexual health education to vulnerable youth

calendar_today29 October 2015

Too many young people in the Republic of Moldova lack access to sexual and reproductive health information. Tudor and other youth advocates are working the change that. © UNFPA Moldova
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Events

2016 International Conference on Family Planning

calendar_today25 January - 28 January 2016

location_onNusa Dua, Indonesia

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News

Girls’ rights: Goedele Liekens looks back on 15 years of progress

calendar_today11 October 2015

Goedele Liekens (right), UNFPA's Goodwill Ambassador in Belgium, in Ethiopia. After spending more than 15 years as a Goodwill Ambassador, Ms. Liekens reflects on the progress made for girls. Image courtesy of Goedele Liekens.
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News

The power of girls: African athletes call for gender equality, support for girls

calendar_today09 October 2015

Marcelle, 19, calls for girls to “get an education and be successful in life.” She and other elite athletes at the All African Games promoted girls’ rights, health and well-being through a variety of UNFPA-supported programmes. © UNFPA Congo
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