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Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head

calendar_today09 September 2015

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon meet with 15 girls from Nigeria's Kaduna State, who presented a drama about the challenges they face in their community. © UNFPA Nigeria/Adeola Olunloyo
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  • “We were judgmental”: Making health care safe, accessible to young people

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“We were judgmental”: Making health care safe, accessible to young people

calendar_today03 September 2015

Nurse Blessings Sonkhanani has received training on how to provide information and care to young people. “Now we know what young people need,” she said. © UNFPA/Meaghan Charkowick
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  • “I have value”: Brave polio survivor overcomes every obstacle

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“I have value”: Brave polio survivor overcomes every obstacle

calendar_today26 August 2015

Paralysed and uneducated, Barira spent 16 years believing she had no value. Still, she had a fierce desire to learn. With a little help, she has rebuilt her life, making many friends, and becoming an active part of her community. © UNFPA
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  • Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

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Youth spring into action in wake of Myanmar’s floods

calendar_today18 August 2015

Ko Win Tin Aung, a youth volunteer, delivers assistance to flood survivors in Ohn Pin Su Village, Ayeyawady Region. © UNFPA Myanmar/Benny Manser
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Madagascar sees a new generation of women leaders

calendar_today12 August 2015

Participants at a session of the Young Women’s Leadership Programme (YWLP). Through this programme, they will identify issues in their communities, then devise practical, effective solutions. © Youth First
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Young leaders make the case for peace in Somalia

calendar_today10 August 2015

Fatima Abdi Ali (right) with other young people. Ms. Abdi Ali, 21, serves on the country's Youth Advisory Panel, promoting the role of young people in establishing a sustainable peace in Somalia. © Y-Peer Somalia
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Sexuality education comes to Kyrgyzstan

calendar_today06 August 2015

Young people and health professional advocated for the reproductive health law. © UNFPA
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  • At Uganda hackathon, youth code their way to better sexual and reproductive health

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At Uganda hackathon, youth code their way to better sexual and reproductive health

calendar_today30 July 2015

Young people worked with experts and UN staff to develop new mobile health solutions at a Kampala hackathon. The winning team celebrates with a selfie. © UNFPA Uganda
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  • Family planning helps refugees put their families, futures first

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Family planning helps refugees put their families, futures first

calendar_today28 July 2015

Irene Ayo, 20, is a peer educator in the South Sudanese refugee settlement where she lives. She teaches other young refugees about the benefits of family planning. © UNFPA/Eveyln Kiapi
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  • Young humanitarian responders vital in Nepal quake relief

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Young humanitarian responders vital in Nepal quake relief

calendar_today23 July 2015

"I felt I had a responsibility to the earthquake survivors,” said Janak BK, here with another young responder and earthquake survivors in Sindhuli District. © UNFPA Nepal
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