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3 September 2019
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“We need concrete actions. We’re protesting for our future” – youth climate change activists
PRETORIA, South Africa -- Twelve-year old Yola Mgogwana’s face beams with excitement when she is asked to share what she is doing to mitigate global climate change. “I [make] eco-bricks with rubbish... Read more
2 September 2019
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Climate change disproportionately affects women and young girls – and here’s why
“Women bear the brunt of extreme weather events because they lack economic, political and legal power.” Action needs to be escalated regarding climate change to create a sustainable green future,... Read more
30 August 2019
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Malawi youths call for better reproductive health services
LILONGWE, Malawi—“Many young people are making wrong choices because information about sexual and reproductive health is not easily available,” said youth activist Jenifer Sani. “Even when the... Read more
27 August 2019
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Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, Gender and Climate Change Linkages to Build Climate-Resilient Communities
Twenty-five years ago, world leaders acknowledged the threats of climate change at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). In the Programme of Action, they recognized that... Read more
13 August 2019
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No SDGs without Equality, Rights and Choices!
The United Nations’ High Level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals met at ministerial level, ahead of the September SDG Summit under the theme ‘Empowering people and ensuring... Read more
2 August 2019
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Let’s Talk! commits to ending early and unintended pregnancy in East and Southern Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—Caroline had just completed her high school education when she found out that she was six months pregnant. But her boyfriend abandoned her and she found she was no longer... Read more
1 August 2019
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Lesotho Youth Commitment to Accelerating the Promise of ICPD: The road to Nairobi
MASERU, Lesotho—Young people of Lesotho signed a far-reaching commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, that includes holding themselves accountable for implementation of the... Read more
1 August 2019
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Africa's leadership comes together to zero out unacceptable practices
NEW YORK, United States—Africa has recommitted to fulfilling the Promise of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) through accelerating implementation of the ICPD Programme... Read more
31 July 2019
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We must all work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all
DODOMA, Tanzania—Around 1,000 people mostly between the ages of 18 to 35 visited a “health village” set up by UNFPA in Nyerere Square, where they could access voluntary family planning and... Read more
19 July 2019
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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning
AWEIL, South Sudan – Arek Chuor, 32, expects to deliver her seventh child in September. It will be her last, she insists. A childhood polio infection has left her with impaired mobility, including a... Read more

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