News

Four women’s rights activists you need to know

calendar_today06 March 2017

For International Women's Day, UNFPA is celebrating four activists who are blazing a trail for women. Images from left to right courtesy of Tanzila Khan, Deli Barroso, the NGO Atina and Arthur Nazaryan/Delphin Films.
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New programme counters violence in northern Cameroon

calendar_today22 February 2017

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
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In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

calendar_today02 February 2017

Xhute left school because her family could not afford to buy her shoes to wear to class. She plans to continue her education and become a teacher. © UNFPA Botswana/Nchidzi Smarts
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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

calendar_today31 January 2017

A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban
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From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

calendar_today25 January 2017

After Jiminie Moussa became pregnant at 16, she was abandoned by her parents and boyfriend. © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf
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Initiative brings sexual health information to remote parts of Cambodia

calendar_today20 January 2017

After attending the ourtreach session, Kem Lean, 16, decided to receive antenatal care and give birth in a health facility. © UNFPA Cambodia/Monika Mey
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Cover of report - Technical guidance for prioritizing adolescent health

Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

2017

Author

UNFPA and WHO for the Adolescent Working Group under EWEC

Number of pages

44

Publication

Technical guidance for prioritizing adolescent health

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

calendar_today20 December 2016

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

UNFPA

Publication date

Aug 2016

Author

UNFPA

Resources

UNFPA Supplies 2015: Youth

This brief explains how UNFPA Supplies – UNFPA’s flagship programme helping countries build stronger health systems and widen access to contraceptives and life-saving medicines for maternal health – empowers youth. It is part of UNFPA Supplies' Key Results for 2015

Ending the AIDS epidemic for adolescents, with adolescents

Publication date

2016

Author

UNFPA, ALL IN

Number of pages

31

Publication

Ending the AIDS epidemic for adolescents, with adolescents

This publication provides guidance to programme designers, implementers, policymakers and decision-makers on how to meaningfully engage adolescents in the AIDS response and in broader health programming. It also demonstrates why adolescents and youth are critical in efforts to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

The publication additionally highlights what steps should be taken to implement programmes and policies that improve adolescent health outcomes (including for HIV) at the national, regional and global levels.