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

calendar_today20 September 2016

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

calendar_today19 September 2016

A ground-breaking declaration on the rights of migrants and refugees was adopted today at the United Nations General Assembly. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
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The Very Important Girls Group: Investing in youth to invest in the future of Tanzania

calendar_today15 June 2016

The Action for Adolescent Girls initiative has reached thousands of girls in the Shinyanga region Tanzania since launching there in 2012. © UNFPA Tanzania
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Global leaders launch a new programme to support women in conflict zones

calendar_today16 March 2016

The vulnerabilities of women and girls have often been overlooked in traditional responses to crisis. © UNFPA/Nake Batev
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On the move: A new mobile clinic reaches refugee women in the Balkans

calendar_today01 March 2016

Shagah (left) and Morsay (right) outside the mobile clinic after Morsay's check up. © UNFPA
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UNFPA Hopes Policy Changes Will Lead to Fulfillment of Chinese Couples' Rights on Family Size

calendar_today30 October 2015

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Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

calendar_today28 October 2015

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

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Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

calendar_today28 October 2015

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

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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Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities

calendar_today02 October 2015

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
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African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

calendar_today30 September 2015

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
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