News

Sexuality education offers life-saving lessons to Zambia’s young people

Education is helping young people combat Zambia's high rates of teen pregnancy and HIV. © UNFPA Zambia/Helene Christensen

13 April 2017

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Teen mothers in Kenya become powerful advocates for change

Young mothers Purity Bahati (left) and Naomi Kitsao (right) advocate for other young people to access sexual and reproductive health information and care. © UNFPA Kenya/Doulgas Waudo

27 March 2017

News

Girls in crisis settings overlooked for life-saving care, say health advocates

A community leader makes his way to the tent of a pregnant 14-year-old former child bride. “I am worried about the delivery,” said the girl’s father. © UNFPA/David Brunetti

20 March 2017

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

News

Family planning a development imperative, leaders at AU Summit emphasize

Marie Josee Mukankuranga explains how she counsels women on family planning during a visit by development experts. © UNFPA/Rick Francis

08 February 2017

News

In Botswana, future depends on investments in young people

Xhute left school because her family could not afford to buy her shoes to wear to class. She plans to continue her education and become a teacher. © UNFPA Botswana/Nchidzi Smarts

02 February 2017

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

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

News

Changing minds to help child brides in Cameroon

Natasha Biendi was married off when she was just 13 years old. Life as an underage wife and mother is hard. “There is too much work to do," she said. © UNFPA

10 January 2017

Publication

Technical guidance for prioritizing adolescent health

Number of pages: 44

Publication date: 01 Jan 2017

Author: UNFPA and WHO for the Adolescent Working Group under EWEC

Publisher: UNFPA

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