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This Valentine's Day, busting 5 common myths about child marriage

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Surviving Gaza: The silent struggles of adolescent girls

Adolescent girls in Gaza face overwhelming challenges, with many grappling with trauma, displacement, and a critical need for psychosocial support to navigate the emotional toll of the war. Photo © Hosni Salah

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UNFPA supports stepped-up efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Zimbabwe

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Empowering young Tanzanians to choose their own paths

Melania Zambiliti (standing) alongside members of the Upendo group, who have gained entrepreneurial skills that provide them with an income, while also learning about sexual and reproductive health. Together, they have built a strong sense of unity and shared purpose. © UNFPA Tanzania/Ayubu Lulesu

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How UNFPA is helping protect indigenous Paraguayan youths against adolescent pregnancy

Irene Vera Portillo is an advocate for the rights of the Ava Guaraní people, the ethnic group to which she belongs. © UNFPA Paraguay / Zunilda Acosta

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Champion of change: How a Tanzanian youth activist is rallying for gender equality in her community

The Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu: My Choice, My Rights programme, supported by UNFPA and funded by Finland, offers young people the opportunity to become leaders on gender equality in their communities. © UNFPA Tanzania/Warren Bright

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After surviving sexual violence, youth leader creates change for girls with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ngoma*, who has a hearing disability, was attacked at aged 15 by a group of boys in her hometown of Matadi in the the Democratic Republic of the Congo. © UNFPA DRC/Jeremie Kibuya

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The Maternal Health and Newborn Thematic Fund 2022 Annual report

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“I miss my home”: Fleeing conflict, tens of thousands of women and girls cross into Armenia

Mariam, 16, fled with her family to Armenia after hostilities escalated in Karabakh in September. © UNFPA Armenia / Aspram Manukyan

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