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Teachers and mothers join forces to keep girls in school in Malawi

The Joint Programme on Girls' Education brings together teachers and parents to help keep girls in school. © UNFPA Malawi

22 June 2020

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UNFPA partners with Mozambique government, Operation Fistula to scale up InfoFistula app

12 Jun 2020

“After becoming pregnant at 13, I tell every girl in my community to stay in school and use contraceptives," shares the then-20-year-old Mafalda (far left) from Mocuba District, Zambezia Province in Mozambique. As an advocate for girls’ sexual and reproductive rights and choices, her mother speaks about her transformation: “My daughter found courage from the difficult times she faced. Now she is passing on to other girls the lessons she has learned”. © UNFPA Mozambique/Helene Christensen

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Safe birth services save lives, prevent childbirth injury in Tanzania

A health facility in Tanzania’s Simiyu region, which was renovated through a two-year programme supported by UNFPA with funding from KOICA. © UNFPA Tanzania/Karlien Truyens

22 May 2020

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Free transport helps pregnant women in Madagascar safely deliver amid COVID-19 lockdown

Aina attends a prenatal consultation with midwife Bakoly Rasoamanontany at Itaosy District Hospital of Reference. © UNFPA Madagascar/Hantanirina Andremanisa

08 May 2020

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Ethiopia's midwives grapple with the COVID-19 while ensuring safe delivery

“I will not succumb to short-lived challenges and give up,” says Dawit Mequanint, a midwife in Ethiopia. © Ethiopian Midwives Association

14 April 2020

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In climate change-affected Lesotho, self-injected contraceptives empower women to choose their own future

A village health worker discusses family planning with women at Moeketsane Clinic in Mokhotlong. © UNFPA Lesotho/Violet Maraisane

12 March 2020

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Protecting midwives on the front lines of the Ebola response

A simulation of childbirth in an infection prevention and control situation taking place in an environment sensitive to the Ebola virus. © UNFPA DRC

22 February 2020

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From child brides and FGM survivors to leaders on a global stage

Survivors and advocates Nachaki, Rosillah and Eunice speak with advocate and psychotherapist Leyla Hussein at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25. (L-R) Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pratt/Too Young to Wed.

03 January 2020

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“If you love me, know my status”: Safeguard Young People helps young people cast off HIV stigma

01 December 2019

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Young voices demand to be heard: Celebrating young activists on Human Rights Day

Ms. Banda reads the inscription on her award, which comes from members of her community: “Thank you our fierce fighter, Memory." Image from video feed.

10 December 2019