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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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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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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
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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

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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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“They would be taking us in as wives”: Boko Haram survivors recount horrors, escape

Hauwa gave birth to her son while escaping Boko Haram. Now, they are receiving health and counselling services at a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri. © UNFPA Nigeria/Kori Habib
  • 23 November 2016
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Around the world, activists call for an end to violence against women

Raneem Abras, 16, calls for an end to child marriage. © UNFPA Lebanon/Sima Diab
  • 25 November 2016
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Press Release

Joint UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women and UNDP Statement on Türkiye's Draft Bill on Sexual Abuse against Children

21 November 2016

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Families increasingly resort to child marriage as Yemen’s conflict grinds on

Hana’a was married off at 15. She endured brutal violence at the hands of her husband. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 16 November 2016
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With high child marriage rates among Syrian refugees, one girl takes a stand

Raneem Abras, 16, a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon, advocates against child marriage. © UNFPA Lebanon/Sima Diab
  • 02 November 2016
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