News

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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News

On Valentine's Day, say #IDONT

Photographer Vincent Tremeau traveled to communities in Nepal and Iraq where girls face a heightened risk of child marriage. He asked what they want to be when they grow up. Punita, 14, wants to be a teacher. © Vincent Tremeau
  • 10 February 2017
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News

New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban
  • 31 January 2017
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News

From teen mother to mentor in the Comoros

After Jiminie Moussa became pregnant at 16, she was abandoned by her parents and boyfriend. © UNFPA Comoros/Nasser Youssouf
  • 25 January 2017
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News

Initiative brings sexual health information to remote parts of Cambodia

After attending the ourtreach session, Kem Lean, 16, decided to receive antenatal care and give birth in a health facility. © UNFPA Cambodia/Monika Mey
  • 20 January 2017
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NATIONAL POST: Youth Programme Specialist, Kabul, Afghanistan Country Office, NOC

  • Level: NOC
  • Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Closing date: 29 Dec 2016 11:45 PM (Asia/Kabul)
  • Duty station: Kabul

News

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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Resources

UNFPA Supplies 2015: Youth

Resource date: Aug 2016

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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

News

10 New Year’s resolutions to help change the world

These 10 New Year's resolutions are inspired by real people who are making positive, lasting change. Based on photo by UNFPA Zimbabwe/Nikita Little
  • 14 December 2016
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Publication

Ending the AIDS epidemic for adolescents, with adolescents

Number of pages: 31

Publication date: 09 Dec 2016

Author: UNFPA, ALL IN

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.

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