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What is comprehensive sexuality education? A life saver.

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A youth activist celebrates at the Nairobi Summit closing ceremony. © Nairobi Summit
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Imagine a world...

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Imagine a world...

Imagine a world...

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.

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

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

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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
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Speech

The peoples’ movements: demographic change and women’s rights in the Caribbean

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Global efforts show progress on making women and girls feel safe

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The comprehensive sexuality education workshops in Jujuy create safe spaces for youth to speak freely. © UNFPA Argentina/Clara Campos
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Helping young people take charge of their bodies, their lives, our world

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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
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Five school children in uniform sit and talk. They are smiling.

Publisher

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

Publication date

Jan 2018

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

138

Publication

International technical guidance on sexuality education

An evidence-informed approach

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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

Publication date

May 2022

Author

UNFPA

Resources

Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

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News

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

calendar_today10 April 2019

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
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