News

Bridging digital and generational divides in Moldova

Volunteer Catalina Neghina shows her former teacher Elena Gobjila how to get online using her mobile phone. Across Moldova, the Digital Skills Connect Generations project connects youth with older people, to narrow the digital divide and foster intergenerational dialogue. © UNFPA Moldova/Adriana Bîzgu

12 August 2022

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s message on International Youth Day

Published on: 11/08/2022

This International Youth Day, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem calls for more intergenerational solidarity to address the world’s daunting challenges.

Together, let’s build a world where everyone at any age has rights, choices and opportunities to fulfill their potential and promise: https://unf.pa/iyd22

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To secure an equal future, girls need equal access to digital tools and information

Adolescent girls in Nepal listen to the Rupantaran radio programme, which has reached more than 40,000 adolescents with information about health, services and human rights. During the pandemic, the programme also addressed concerns such as mental health and online safety. © UNFPA Nepal

06 October 2021

News

In Syria, safe spaces for women and girls provide more than protection

Girls and women in Syria’s Areesha camp have flocked to UNFPA-supported safe spaces for health and social services, including literacy courses. ©UNFPA Syria

09 October 2018

News

A secret pregnancy in the Comoros: One teen’s story

UNFPA works with youth groups to provide sexual and reproductive health information and services. A UNFPA-supported HIV screening for young people in Moroni. © UNFPA Comoros

07 November 2017

Publication

The Evaluation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education Programmes

A Focus on the Gender and Empowerment Outcomes

Number of pages: 60

Publication date: 01 Jun 2015

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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HIV-positive youth leaders push for better access to care in Latin America

Joel Barrera began a support group for youth living with HIV, which has transformed into a network for youth to advocate for better care and an end to discrimination. © UNFPA/Walter Sotomayor

21 September 2015

News

Huge potential for economic growth requires fulfilling the promise of youth, flagship report says

Students attend a workshop focused on their rights and potential, held during a conference in Apia, Samoa. Credit: UNFPA Pacific/Ariela Zibiah

18 November 2014

News

Youth Envoy shines spotlight on young people’s development priorities

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte speak with young people at a high-level event at UN Headquarters in New York.

25 September 2014

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