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Y-Peer Moldova brings sexual health education to vulnerable youth

Too many young people in the Republic of Moldova lack access to sexual and reproductive health information. Tudor and other youth advocates are working the change that. © UNFPA Moldova

29 October 2015

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

Published on: 28/10/2015

Rachel Snow, Chief of UNFPA's Population and Development Branch, talks about the Sustainable Development Goal on cities, explaining some of the challenges surrounding urbanization and what young people especially can do to build sustainable cities.

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Published on: 28/10/2015

Daniel Schensul, a UNFPA technical specialist, explains how building resilience is crucial for building sustainable cities. Learn why cities are vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, and how the Sustainable Development Goals can help.

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

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.

11 October 2015

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

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

09 October 2015

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The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030

11 October 2015

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African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

Young people must be prioritized, African Union leaders declared at a high-level meeting yesterday. Youth like Luwiza Lewis, in Malawi, demonstrate how opportunities can translate into lasting progress. © UNFPA Malawi

30 September 2015

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Empowered girls can change the world, say UNFPA head and Ashley Judd

Panel moderator Asha Curran, director of the Center for Innovation and Social Impact at the 92nd St Y, with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Ashley Judd, an actress and human rights activist, at the Social Good Summit in New York. © UNFPA/Koye Adeboye

28 September 2015

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Violence, inequality plague women in conflict-ravaged Yemen

Gender-based violence and inequality are longstanding problems in Yemen. Officials fear conditions have worsened under the current humanitarian crisis. A survivor of gender-based violence was photographed at a displacement camp in 2011. © UNFPA Yemen/Fahmia Al-Fotih

22 September 2015

Beyond HIV: Improving opportunities and quality of life for young people in Latin America

Published on: 22/09/2015

In Latin America young people are defending human rights and are demanding access to health services for people living with HIV. Learn more here.

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