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South Sudan clashes force pregnant women into the bush, over the border

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Rose Akongo, 26, was in labour by the time she arrived at the border post. © UNFPA Uganda/Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi

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Sexuality education offers life-saving lessons to Zambia’s young people

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Education is helping young people combat Zambia's high rates of teen pregnancy and HIV. © UNFPA Zambia/Helene Christensen

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Traditional leaders stand up to protect youth from HIV, unintended pregnancy

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Traditional ceremonies are an opportunity to reach young people with life-saving information. © UNFPA/Meaghan Charkowick

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Teen mothers in Kenya become powerful advocates for change

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Young mothers Purity Bahati (left) and Naomi Kitsao (right) advocate for other young people to access sexual and reproductive health information and care. © UNFPA Kenya/Doulgas Waudo

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Girls in crisis settings overlooked for life-saving care, say health advocates

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A community leader makes his way to the tent of a pregnant 14-year-old former child bride. “I am worried about the delivery,” said the girl’s father. © UNFPA/David Brunetti

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Pregnancy complications take one woman from island paradise to nightmare at sea

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Aisha Tiro Bahero nearly died from pregnancy-related complications at her home on a tropical island off the coast of Kenya. © UNFPA/Douglas Waudo

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Online course helps aid workers help women and girls

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A women's meeting in South Sudan. A free online course is helping aid workers improve safety and services for women and girls. © UNFPA South Sudan/Harriet Adong

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

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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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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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South Sudan clashes force pregnant women into the bush, over the border

Sexuality education offers life-saving lessons to Zambia’s young people

Traditional leaders stand up to protect youth from HIV, unintended pregnancy

Teen mothers in Kenya become powerful advocates for change

Girls in crisis settings overlooked for life-saving care, say health advocates

Pregnancy complications take one woman from island paradise to nightmare at sea

Online course helps aid workers help women and girls

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

Family planning a development imperative, leaders at AU Summit emphasize

In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

South Sudan clashes force pregnant women into the bush, over the border

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