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Call for young innovators and youth-led innovation hubs to help end FGM and early and unintended pregnancies
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, announces the launch of two Innovation Crowdsourcing HackLabs for young African... Read more
Conflict fuelling sexual violence in northern Ethiopia
“We tried to flee on the back of a truck, but they caught us. They took me away, raped me and left me in the bush.” Mahlet* was just 17 when she fled... Read more
Girl defies stigma of rape and resulting motherhood to pursue her dream of being a lawyer
After school, Mariama* was invited over one day by a man who was well known in the neighbourhood. “I followed him into his house. I did not know that... Read more
Restoring the dignity of women and girls affected by conflict across northern Ethiopia
“I couldn’t go out of my tent during my period as I didn’t have other clothes to change into. The dignity kit has helped restore my mobility and... Read more
World set to reach 8 billion people on 15 November 2022
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, according to World Population Prospects 2022, released today by the United... Read more
A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future
Rebecca, 20, became pregnant while still a teenager, subsequently missed out on an education, and is living with HIV. Now working as a peer educator... Read more
World Population Day Statement 2022
World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are... Read more
Parliamentarians agree on how to accelerate progress on sexual and reproductive health
Parliamentarians from 23 African countries renewed their countries’ commitments made at the landmark 2019 Nairobi Summit. COVID-19 has affected... Read more
Creating positive and safe spaces for young people in and out of school in Zambia
In a classroom filled with eager learners, a teacher writes on the chalkboard in preparation for her lesson on pregnancy. She is teaching this... Read more
Gender and income inequalities driving teenage motherhood in developing countries, new report confirms
Almost one third of women in developing countries had their first baby while they were still in their teens, a recently released report shows, with... Read more