News

Female Islamic preachers call for women’s rights, contraception in Niger

In this Islamic study group, older women bring up questions that younger women are too embarrassed to raise. © UNFPA WCARO/Habibou Dia
  • 27 February 2019
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Press Release

The Nairobi Summit to Advance the ICPD Programme of Action

18 January 2019

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News

To tackle domestic violence, Ukraine looks to UNFPA’s mobile assistance teams

More than 50 UNFPA mobile teams are currently working in the country, serving thousands. © UNFPA/Maks Levin
  • 17 January 2019
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News

Top 5 things you didn’t know about female genital mutilation

Asha lays out the tools she uses to perform female genital mutilation in Somalia. © UNFPA/Georgina Goodwin
  • 05 February 2019
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Resources

Your rights: Information for women and young people with disabilities

Resource date: 2018

Author: UNFPA

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News

The future at her fingertips: What happens when girls say #IDONT

“Many of my friends dropped out of school because of early marriage," said Soukaina, in Morocco. “I am grateful I have been able to finish school and delay motherhood." © UNFPA Morocco
  • 01 February 2019
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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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Publication

How to Transform a Social Norm

Publication date: 06 Sep 2018

Author: UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation Publication Date: 2018

Publisher: UNFPA, UNICEF

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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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