Fatima: A song to end obstetric fistula

Published on: 30/05/2018

This song was produced by a Yemeni youth group. It is based on the true story of an obstetric fistula survivor, ‘Fatima,’ who was successfully treated with the support of UNFPA.

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A young activist in Malawi campaigns to keep girls out of marriage and in school

Drawing on her own experience being married as a child – and then getting back to school – Jenipher Sanni has become a mentor for girls in her community. © UN Foundation/GirlUp

10 May 2018

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Over coffee, young people in the Maldives discuss sexual and reproductive health

Young women and men come to Safe Space sessions in equal numbers and with equal levels of interest in discussing topics that, otherwise, most don't talk about with anyone else. © UNFPA Maldives/Ashwa Faheem

24 April 2018

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Drama helps battle child marriage in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Young actors perform a scene from "Ruža," an interactive play about the harms of child marriage. Photo by Almir Panjeta for UNICEF/UNFPA BiH

16 April 2018

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Sport offers gateway to reproductive health, human rights, peace

Sport improves confidence and builds community, say youth leaders. © UNFPA Iraq

11 April 2018

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #66 1-28 February 2018

Resource date: Feb 2018

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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Escaping child marriage in Sierra Leone

Zainab Binta Jalloh was married off at age 15. Today, she is outspoken about her experience and the need for change. Image courtesy of Zainab.

27 March 2018

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Women's centre in Iraq helps women "knit" their lives back together

26 March 2018

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In the Philippines, information key to halting teenage pregnancy

“We really need more information on sex and reproductive health,” said Kathleen Acosta, 18, a senior and student leader at UP high school in Iloilo. © UNFPA Philippines

23 March 2018

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The missing peace: independent progress study on youth and peace and security

Resource date: Mar 2018

Author: Graeme Simpson

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