News

When women rule: Malawi chief battles harms against girls

Chief Mwanza has put women and girls at the top of her agenda since rising to power. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali
  • 24 January 2019
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State of World Population

State of World Population 2013

Motherhood in Childhood: Facing the challenge of adolescent pregnancy

Number of pages: 132

Publication date: 01 Dec 2013

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

Every day in developing countries, 20,000 girls below age 18 give birth. Nine in 10 of these births occur within marriage or a union. This has consequences on the health, education, employment and rights of an untold millions of girls. What are the challenges of adolescent pregnancy, and what can we do to ensure girls have a healthy and safe transition into adulthood?

News

Ninety per cent of Sri Lankan women endure sexual harassment on public transport, UNFPA study shows

Sexual harassment is rampant on Sri Lanka's public transport system, with far-reaching effects on their jobs, educations and lives. © UNFPA Sri Lanka
  • 08 March 2017
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Publication

Delivering Supplies When Crisis Strikes

Reproductive Health in Humanitarian Settings

Number of pages: 64

Publication date: 12 Nov 2018

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

1

News

“I had no idea what was happening” – Menstrual health needs surge for refugees

During conflict, the most intimate – and taboo – health needs of women and girls are often overlooked. Marie Anny, 13, is one of 7,000 women and girls of reproductive age in Angola's Lóvua refugee settlement. © UNFPA Angola
  • 05 November 2018
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News

Five things you didn’t know about disability and sexual violence

Young people with disabilities face staggering rights violations, including being cut off from education and health care, and subjected to sexual violence. © UNFPA/Théodore Somda
  • 30 October 2018
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News

Five actions for choice

No country – regardless of income level or political system – has yet made reproductive rights a reality for all. © UNFPA/Egor Dubrovsky
  • 16 October 2018
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State of World Population

State of World Population 2018

Number of pages: 158

Publication date: 17 Oct 2018

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

1

Publication

Manual on Social Norms and Change (2016)

Number of pages: 24

Publication date: 02 Jun 2016

Author: UNFPA, UNICEF

1

Statement

Ending Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex People

29 September 2015

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