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Teen pregnancies, and attendant health risks, a major concern in El Salvador

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Globally, pregnancy-related complications are the leading cause of death among girls aged 15 to 19. Photograph by Lucy Tomasino

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“I thought I might die”: Pregnant women struggle to access care in embattled Syria

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Ruqayya and her newborn recover at the Pan-Armenian Charity clinic, outside the Al-Areesheh displacement camp in north-eastern Syria. © UNFPA Syria

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With bicycles, impoverished indigenous girls in Guatemala get a taste of freedom

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Indigenous girls in northern Guatemala must often travel great distances to get to school, a factor that leads to high drop out rates. Bicycles help them stay in school. © UNFPA/Alejandro De León

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Midwives offer care, dignity and a lifeline for Haiti's mothers

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"We are rewarded when we hear the newborn’s cry and see the mother’s smile," said midwife Résia Pierre Pierre (right). © UNFPA Haiti

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Over 1 million affected by brutal flooding, landslides in Peru

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María is leading recovery efforts in her community. "The situation is decaying each day," she said. © UNFPA/Cotera

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Four women’s rights activists you need to know

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For International Women's Day, UNFPA is celebrating four activists who are blazing a trail for women. Images from left to right courtesy of Tanzila Khan, Deli Barroso, the NGO Atina and Arthur Nazaryan/Delphin Films.

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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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In Colombia, efforts to end FGM are empowering women to be leaders

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Solani Zapata, a member of her region's indigenous council, says talking about FGM sparked conversations about women's role in society. © UNFPA/Daniel Baldotto

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In Costa Rica, from teen mom to girls’ rights advocate

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10 New Year’s resolutions to help change the world

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These 10 New Year's resolutions are inspired by real people who are making positive, lasting change. Based on photo by UNFPA Zimbabwe/Nikita Little

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Teen pregnancies, and attendant health risks, a major concern in El Salvador

“I thought I might die”: Pregnant women struggle to access care in embattled Syria

With bicycles, impoverished indigenous girls in Guatemala get a taste of freedom

Midwives offer care, dignity and a lifeline for Haiti's mothers

Over 1 million affected by brutal flooding, landslides in Peru

Four women’s rights activists you need to know

Online course helps aid workers help women and girls

In Colombia, efforts to end FGM are empowering women to be leaders

In Costa Rica, from teen mom to girls’ rights advocate

10 New Year’s resolutions to help change the world

Teen pregnancies, and attendant health risks, a major concern in El Salvador

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