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As Yemen conflict drags on, women’s vulnerability grows

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Intense fighting has left much of Yemen battle-scarred. The chaos has left women and girls increasingly vulnerable. © OCHA/Philippe Kropf

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A New Era in the Fight against Poverty

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“Never, ever” again – a former circumciser calls for an end to FGM

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Asiya, a former circumciser, now urges community members to abandon FGM. © UNFPA Ethiopia

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Girls’ rights: Goedele Liekens looks back on 15 years of progress

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Goedele Liekens (right), UNFPA's Goodwill Ambassador in Belgium, in Ethiopia. After spending more than 15 years as a Goodwill Ambassador, Ms. Liekens reflects on the progress made for girls. Image courtesy of Goedele Liekens.

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The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030

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Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities

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Roukiatou Youssoupha Diallo's wedding was cancelled, and she was allowed to stay in school. Here, she speaks with UNFPA officials in Debere Talata, Burkina Faso. © UNFPA Burkina Faso

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African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

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Young people must be prioritized, African Union leaders declared at a high-level meeting yesterday. Youth like Luwiza Lewis, in Malawi, demonstrate how opportunities can translate into lasting progress. © UNFPA Malawi

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Empowered girls can change the world, say UNFPA head and Ashley Judd

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Panel moderator Asha Curran, director of the Center for Innovation and Social Impact at the 92nd St Y, with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Ashley Judd, an actress and human rights activist, at the Social Good Summit in New York. © UNFPA/Koye Adeboye

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

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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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As Yemen conflict drags on, women’s vulnerability grows

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About UNFPA

A New Era in the Fight against Poverty

“Never, ever” again – a former circumciser calls for an end to FGM

Girls’ rights: Goedele Liekens looks back on 15 years of progress

The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030

Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities

African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

Empowered girls can change the world, say UNFPA head and Ashley Judd

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

As Yemen conflict drags on, women’s vulnerability grows

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