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Child bride and fistula survivor becomes an advocate for change

Margret Rambiki lived with obstetric fistula for 13 years. Finally, her mother learned how she could get relief. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali

23 May 2018

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A young activist in Malawi campaigns to keep girls out of marriage and in school

Drawing on her own experience being married as a child – and then getting back to school – Jenipher Sanni has become a mentor for girls in her community. © UN Foundation/GirlUp

10 May 2018

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Delivering into chaos: Gunfire, arson and childbirth in rural Kenya

Lena Towai with her newborn son. They have been living at a displacement camp in East Pokot County since August 2017. © UNFPA Kenya/Douglas Waudo

06 April 2018

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From midwife to MP - Advancing the rights of women in the Comoros

MP Hadjira Oumouri attends the Comorian marathon on International Women’s Day. Her shirt says, "I am more than a mother. I am also a woman with ambition." © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf

04 April 2018

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Displaced by crisis, South Sudan midwifery students focus on saving mothers

Nyomon Lilian attends to a mother and her newborn at the Juba Teaching Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan

09 February 2018

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To tackle sexual violence in Lesotho, programme targets men and boys

UNFPA works with survivors of violence and with law enforcement. But with studies showing that young herders are frequently among the perpetrators of violence, it became clear that efforts must be directed towards them, as well. © UNFPA Lesotho

11 January 2018

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Women-friendly spaces offer safe haven for Congolese refugees in Angola

Kiena Odette, Musito and other girls take part in educational and recreational activities at the UNFPA-supported women-friendly space. © UNFPA/Tiril Skarstein

15 January 2018

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For Malawi students, menstrual cups offer cost-saving alternative

University students Prisca Gama and Given Mwira teach women and girls about the menstrual cup, and say there has been keen interest. © Henry Chimbali/UNFPA Malawi

08 January 2018

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SMS tool brings sexual, reproductive health information to Rwanda’s youth

M4RH provides accurate information on sexual and reproductive health topics in a private, nonjudgmental way. © Ministry of Health

22 December 2017

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Running for her life: A journey of violence, displacement and healing

"I probably would be dead by now were it not for their intervention," Ms. Asinde said of the staff at the Kakuma Support Centre. © UNFPA Kenya/Douglas Waudo

04 December 2017

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