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UNFPA Report Describes Impact of Crises on Women, Adolescent Girls

calendar_today24 November 2015

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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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Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

calendar_today28 October 2015

https://youtu.be/CKrKFX4Mnvg

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Daniel Schensul, a UNFPA technical specialist, explains how building resilience is crucial for building sustainable cities. Learn why cities are vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, and how the Sustainable Development Goals can help.

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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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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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The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030

calendar_today11 October 2015

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Empowered girls can change the world, say UNFPA head and Ashley Judd

calendar_today28 September 2015

Panel moderator Asha Curran, director of the Center for Innovation and Social Impact at the 92nd St Y, with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Ashley Judd, an actress and human rights activist, at the Social Good Summit in New York. © UNFPA/Koye Adeboye

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Violence, inequality plague women in conflict-ravaged Yemen

calendar_today22 September 2015

Gender-based violence and inequality are longstanding problems in Yemen. Officials fear conditions have worsened under the current humanitarian crisis. A survivor of gender-based violence was photographed at a displacement camp in 2011. © UNFPA Yemen/Fahmia Al-Fotih

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Women’s football defies stereotypes, inspires change in Cameroon

calendar_today15 September 2015

Monique (top row, fourth from left), 18, and her teammates are challenging expectations in their conservative community. © UNFPA

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Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head

calendar_today09 September 2015

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon meet with 15 girls from Nigeria's Kaduna State, who presented a drama about the challenges they face in their community. © UNFPA Nigeria/Adeola Olunloyo

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UNFPA Report Describes Impact of Crises on Women, Adolescent Girls

Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

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

The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030

Empowered girls can change the world, say UNFPA head and Ashley Judd

Violence, inequality plague women in conflict-ravaged Yemen

Women’s football defies stereotypes, inspires change in Cameroon

Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head

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