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African presidents urge investment in youth as continent sees rare demographic opportunity

World Bank Vice President Keith Hansen, President Idriss Déby of Chad, President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and moderator Folly Bah Thibault (left to right) at a high-level dialogue on achieving the demographic dividend. © UNFPA/Koye Adeboye

20 September 2016

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World leaders adopt ground-breaking plan to address refugee and migrant crisis

A ground-breaking declaration on the rights of migrants and refugees was adopted today at the United Nations General Assembly. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

19 September 2016

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The Very Important Girls Group: Investing in youth to invest in the future of Tanzania

The Action for Adolescent Girls initiative has reached thousands of girls in the Shinyanga region Tanzania since launching there in 2012. © UNFPA Tanzania

15 June 2016

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Global leaders launch a new programme to support women in conflict zones

The vulnerabilities of women and girls have often been overlooked in traditional responses to crisis. © UNFPA/Nake Batev

16 March 2016

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On the move: A new mobile clinic reaches refugee women in the Balkans

Shagah (left) and Morsay (right) outside the mobile clinic after Morsay's check up. © UNFPA

01 March 2016

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UNFPA Hopes Policy Changes Will Lead to Fulfillment of Chinese Couples' Rights on Family Size

30 October 2015

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

Published on: 28/10/2015

Rachel Snow, Chief of UNFPA's Population and Development Branch, talks about the Sustainable Development Goal on cities, explaining some of the challenges surrounding urbanization and what young people especially can do to build sustainable cities.

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Published on: 28/10/2015

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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Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities

Roukiatou Youssoupha Diallo's wedding was cancelled, and she was allowed to stay in school. Here, she speaks with UNFPA officials in Debere Talata, Burkina Faso. © UNFPA Burkina Faso

02 October 2015

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African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

Young people must be prioritized, African Union leaders declared at a high-level meeting yesterday. Youth like Luwiza Lewis, in Malawi, demonstrate how opportunities can translate into lasting progress. © UNFPA Malawi

30 September 2015

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