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Female genital mutilation in infancy still common, Gambian mothers say

calendar_today21 August 2025

Fatou*, 16, holds her newborn daughter. Fatou experienced complications during her baby’s delivery. © UNFPA The Gambia/Gaia Squarci
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Surviving Gaza: The silent struggles of adolescent girls

calendar_today23 January 2025

Adolescent girls in Gaza face overwhelming challenges, with many grappling with trauma, displacement, and a critical need for psychosocial support to navigate the emotional toll of the war. Photo © Hosni Salah
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Empowering young Tanzanians to choose their own paths

calendar_today08 October 2024

Melania Zambiliti (standing) alongside members of the Upendo group, who have gained entrepreneurial skills that provide them with an income, while also learning about sexual and reproductive health. Together, they have built a strong sense of unity and shared purpose. © UNFPA Tanzania/Ayubu Lulesu
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09 October 2024

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Peer-to-peer information is power: The hotline equipping young people in Paraguay to exert their rights

calendar_today12 August 2024

Somos Pytyvõhára group is made up of committed adolescents and young people who are activists for sexual and reproductive rights. © UNFPA Paraguay/Mario Achucarro
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The adolescent health indicators

Publisher

UNFPA, PMNCH, UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNICEF, UN Women, WFP, WHO, World Bank Group.

Publication date

Jun 2024

Number of pages

90

Publication

The adolescent health indicators

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Publisher

UNFPA, PMNCH, UNICEF, WHO

Publication date

2024

Number of pages

144

Publication

Adolescents in a changing world: the case for urgent investment

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Guidance Note for UN Country Teams: Meaningful Engagement with Young Persons with Disabilities

Publisher

UN Youth Office, UNFPA, the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) and Youth2030 Task Team on Youth with Disabilities

Publication date

Apr 2024

Publication

Guidance Note for UN Country Teams: Meaningful Engagement with Young Persons with Disabilities

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Publisher

UN Youth Office, UNFPA, the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) and Youth2030 Task Team on Youth with Disabilities

Publication date

Apr 2024

Publication

Believe in Better: Shaping the future through the meaningful engagement of young persons with disabilities

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Breaking with tradition in Malawi: Communities band together to protect girls’ rights

calendar_today08 December 2023

Mlirima Development Network members have been trained in gender equality and rights by UNFPA.
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