Publication date

Nov 2015

Resources

16 girls: Stories of resistance

Press release

Essential Health Needs of Women Often Neglected in Assistance after Natural Disasters, Conflicts

calendar_today03 December 2015

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State of World Population 2015

Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

2015

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

136

State of World Population

State of World Population 2015

Shelter From The Storm - A transformative agenda for women and girls in a crisis-prone world

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News

Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

calendar_today25 November 2015

Violence against women takes place in every country and community in the world. Syrian women participate in a session on gender-based violence in Damascus. © UNFPA Syria/Hamada Smesem
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Statement

World Must End Violence against Women

calendar_today25 November 2015

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News

As Yemen conflict drags on, women’s vulnerability grows

calendar_today02 November 2015

Intense fighting has left much of Yemen battle-scarred. The chaos has left women and girls increasingly vulnerable. © OCHA/Philippe Kropf
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Job description

S/he leads and motivates the UNFPA team in the development of innovative, relevant approaches for engagement on issues related to population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender.

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We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.

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Statement

A New Era in the Fight against Poverty

calendar_today17 October 2015

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News

Girls’ rights: Goedele Liekens looks back on 15 years of progress

calendar_today11 October 2015

Goedele Liekens (right), UNFPA's Goodwill Ambassador in Belgium, in Ethiopia. After spending more than 15 years as a Goodwill Ambassador, Ms. Liekens reflects on the progress made for girls. Image courtesy of Goedele Liekens.
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News

The power of girls: African athletes call for gender equality, support for girls

calendar_today09 October 2015

Marcelle, 19, calls for girls to “get an education and be successful in life.” She and other elite athletes at the All African Games promoted girls’ rights, health and well-being through a variety of UNFPA-supported programmes. © UNFPA Congo
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