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Embracing the period: Interview with Kim Windvogel

calendar_today31 May 2018

Embracing the period: Interview with Kim Windvogel

Embracing the period: Interview with Kim Windvogel

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Escaping child marriage in Sierra Leone

calendar_today27 March 2018

Zainab Binta Jalloh was married off at age 15. Today, she is outspoken about her experience and the need for change. Image courtesy of Zainab.
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In the Philippines, information key to halting teenage pregnancy

calendar_today23 March 2018

“We really need more information on sex and reproductive health,” said Kathleen Acosta, 18, a senior and student leader at UP high school in Iloilo. © UNFPA Philippines
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Sheltering teen moms: Emergency home offers crisis care in Thailand

calendar_today28 February 2018

This UNFPA-supported emergency home in Bangkok offers crisis care, shelter and services for women and girls who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant. © UNFPA
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Teen moms in Peru pinpoint need for sexuality education, health services

calendar_today19 February 2018

Angie and Jazmin were both teen mothers in Lima, Peru. They both say they did not have access to comprehensive sexuality education. © Paco Chuquiure
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Mothers too young: Inequality fuels adolescent pregnancies in Thailand

calendar_today12 February 2018

Fern* is living in an emergency home, a shelter offering crisis care and maternal care for teen mothers. © UNFPA/Ruth Carr
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To tackle sexual violence in Lesotho, programme targets men and boys

calendar_today11 January 2018

UNFPA works with survivors of violence and with law enforcement. But with studies showing that young herders are frequently among the perpetrators of violence, it became clear that efforts must be directed towards them, as well. © UNFPA Lesotho
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Women-friendly spaces offer safe haven for Congolese refugees in Angola

calendar_today15 January 2018

Kiena Odette, Musito and other girls take part in educational and recreational activities at the UNFPA-supported women-friendly space. © UNFPA/Tiril Skarstein
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Life interrupted: Myanmar teen pregnancy points to need for comprehensive sexuality education

calendar_today25 January 2018

Thiri became pregnant at age 15. A marriage was hastily arranged for her, and she dropped out of school. © UNFPA Myanmar/Yenny Gamming
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Teenage pregnancy in Myanmar: One girl's story

calendar_today24 January 2018

Teenage pregnancy in Myanmar: One girl's story

Teenage pregnancy in Myanmar: One girl's story

Every year, almost 50,000 teenage girls in Myanmar give birth, according to 2014 census information. Thiri was one of these girls.