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Young people call for education, health care, rights – and politicians are listening

Young people face myriad barriers to realizing their human rights, including poor access to education and health care. And girls are especially vulnerable, facing discrimination, violence and high rates of early pregnancy. © UNFPA

19 May 2017

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New programme counters violence in northern Cameroon

Sylvie Tokofi's village was attacked by Boko Haram. She was forced to flee and drop out of school. Today, a UNFPA-supported programme aims to help young people like her promote peace. © UNFPA Cameroon

22 February 2017

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In Costa Rica, from teen mom to girls’ rights advocate

Hillary Bustos Gómez found herself pregnant at 16 years old. © UNFPA/Priscilla Mora

20 December 2016

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With high child marriage rates among Syrian refugees, one girl takes a stand

Raneem Abras, 16, a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon, advocates against child marriage. © UNFPA Lebanon/Sima Diab

02 November 2016

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Giving girls a voice in Zika-affected communities

Barbara, Jocelly and Maria Eduarda after attending a reproductive health seminar in Goiana, Brazil. © UNFPA Brazil/Tatiana Almeida

21 October 2016

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“What our daughter has done is a miracle” – the power of one adolescent girl

Sibongile Majaura's business has saved her education and helps support her family. © UNFPA Zimbabwe/Nikita Little

11 October 2016

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Once frowned on, family planning offers a lifeline in South Sudan

UNFPA is helping to educate women about family planning options. © UNFPA/Annette Poni

31 August 2016

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Flood relief in Myanmar includes family planning supplies

Phoo Ngun, her husband Zaw Moe and their two daughters in the flood-devastated Ayayawady Region. Family planning supplies will help flood-affected women recover without worrying about unplanned pregnancies. © UNFPA Myanmar/Yenny Gamming

31 August 2016

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Periods not a problem thanks to pad-making club in Malawi

Fatima Muhammed demonstrates how to make a reusable sanitary napkin in her school's sewing room. Classmate Deborah Chavula looks on. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali

12 August 2016

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Girls in Uganda become SDG "ambassadors," fight teen pregnancy with poetry

Students perform their award-winning poem, "The Life that is Worthy." Their message makes them ambassadors of sustainable development, said leaders at the 2016 Music, Dance and Drama Festival.

12 August 2016

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