Combating child marriage in Nepal

Published on: 14/05/2019

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News

5 ways female genital mutilation undermines the health of women and girls

Midwifery students at the Hargeisa Institute of Health Sciences in Somaliland learn how to assist in case of childbirth complications caused by female genital mutilation. © UNFPA/Georgina Goodwin
  • 20 May 2019
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In China, women work to raise the status of girls

Today, Ms. Wen and Ms. Yan see eye-to-eye on the equality of women and girls. © Dushan Township Family Planning Office/Zhang Min
  • 13 May 2019
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UNFPA launches University Network/TransformU

Academic institutions play an important role in the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing knowledge and expertise in key subject areas.

Updates

Columbia University Student joins Minister from Sweden at 15th Salas Memorial Lecture

14 May 2019

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"We are not in a safe place": Survivors struggle in aftermath of Cyclone Kenneth

Published on: 14/05/2019

In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, survivors of Cyclone Kenneth share their struggles about living in crowded shelters. UNFPA is responding with maternal health support and other services.

News

Meet the woman protecting women in Yemen

Bushra has launched the first ever women-run security firm in Yemen. © UNFPA Yemen
  • 01 May 2019
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News

Survivors of gender-based violence get a fresh start in Morocco

Khadija had no income after she left her husband. © UNFPA Morocco
  • 09 April 2019
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Against All Odds

Published on: 21/03/2019

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Ifrah Ahmed speaks out about FGM

Published on: 20/03/2019

At a UNFPA-supported photo exhibition on the harms of female genital mutilation, advocate Ifrah Ahmed spoke about her own experience and her efforts to end the practice.

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