Imagine a world...

Published on: 13/11/2019

Imagine a world where no one is subjected to violence because of their gender, where no girl is forced to marry, where no girl of woman is subjected to female genital mutilation of harmful practice. Imagine a world where every couple can decide freely when and if to have children.

News

Nuns and monks break the silence on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Bhutan

Nuns and monks gathered at Pangrizampa College of Astrology to speak with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem about their work on sexual and reproductive health and rights. © UNFPA Bhutan/Nilanjana Bose

04 November 2019

News

In Moldova, life skills education helps girls find a better path

Without the support and information, Iuliana* faced violence and early pregnancy. But with the right support, a brighter future is possible. © UNFPA Moldova/Anastasia Pirvu

29 October 2019

News

Helping young people take charge of their bodies, their lives, our world

When supported and empowered, young people can change the world. “I want to help Uganda,” says Edith Nambalirwa, a peer educator. “If I cannot do it with money, let me do it with knowledge.” © UNFPA ESARO/Corrie Butler

12 August 2019

Publication

International technical guidance on sexuality education

An evidence-informed approach

Number of pages: 138

Publication date: 10 Jan 2018

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNESCO, UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women and WHO

Publication

165 million reasons - A call for investment in adolescents and youth in Latin America and the Caribbean

Number of pages: 66

Publication date: 18 Jun 2019

Author: UNFPA

News

Dignity and strength: Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia

Large numbers of people are bypassing immigration controls as they exit Venezuela. © Tomer Urwicz

05 June 2019

News

Menstruation is not a girls' or women’s issue – it’s a human rights issue

In India, 15-year-old Priyanka Meena sleeps outside her home when she has her periods. She wears the same clothes and uses the same utensils when she menstruates; these are believed to be unclean. © UNFPA India

28 May 2019

Resources

Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

Resource date: May 2022

Author: UNFPA

News

Vast numbers of women lack decision-making power over their own bodies, says UNFPA flagship report

Marta Paula, from Guinea-Bissau, was hospitalized when she gave birth at 13. Doctors were worried she might die. Today, she calls for young people to have access to family planning. © UNFPA/I. Barbosa

10 April 2019

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