Girlhood, Not Motherhood

Publication date

Dec 2015

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

58

Publication

Girlhood, Not Motherhood

Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy

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Young South Sudanese actors and athletes take on violence, HIV

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South Sudanese refugee girls play ball in the Ayilo Refugee Settlement of northern Uganda. © UNFPA/Eveyln Kiapi
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Youth advocates take on child marriage, gender inequality in Albania

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Throughout her adolescence, Gina* was pressured to leave school and get married. Today, she is a youth advocate, working to promote the rights and well-being of other young girls. © Observatory for Children’s Rights
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If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe

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If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe

If It’s Not On, It’s Not Safe

Ugandan musicians promote condom use to save lives. Read more about this hit music video.

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Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

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Violence against women takes place in every country and community in the world. Syrian women participate in a session on gender-based violence in Damascus. © UNFPA Syria/Hamada Smesem
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Y-Peer Moldova brings sexual health education to vulnerable youth

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Too many young people in the Republic of Moldova lack access to sexual and reproductive health information. Tudor and other youth advocates are working the change that. © UNFPA Moldova
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Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

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Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

Job description

S/he leads and motivates the UNFPA team in the development of innovative, relevant approaches for engagement on issues related to population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender.

About UNFPA

We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.

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Statement

A New Era in the Fight against Poverty

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Job description

The Youth and Gender Specialist will be responsible for the provision of technical advisory services to support the youth and gender activities.

About UNFPA

We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.

Learn more