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Presentation: TransformU

Resource date: 2019

UNFPA launches University Network/TransformU

Academic institutions play an important role in the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing knowledge and expertise in key subject areas.

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Columbia University Student joins Minister from Sweden at 15th Salas Memorial Lecture

14 May 2019

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In the Philippines, information key to halting teenage pregnancy

“We really need more information on sex and reproductive health,” said Kathleen Acosta, 18, a senior and student leader at UP high school in Iloilo. © UNFPA Philippines

23 March 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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The Lancet: Investing in adolescent health, education could bring tenfold economic benefit

19 April 2017

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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban

31 January 2017

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Sudan: The Campaign against Cutting Goes to School

The Joint Programme is working to protect young girls like these from the trauma of female genital mutilation/cutting.

02 February 2012

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Proposed Centre Would Address Many Aspects of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Nafissatou Diop, coordinator of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme

21 October 2011

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International Conference on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Aims to Accelerate Change

Researchers,policymakers, academicians and representatives from UN agencies and civil society converged in Nairobi to review ways to accelerate abandonment of FGM/C

18 October 2011

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