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Balloons, disinfectant, brandy used in attempts to prevent pregnancy
Fifty years ago, world leaders recognized family planning as a human right. Yet safe and reliable forms of contraception remain out of reach for... Read more
Family planning is a human right
Family planning is not only a matter of human rights; it is also central to women’s empowerment, reducing poverty and achieving sustainable... Read more
Adolescent girls empowered to claim their right to family planning in Mozambique
“I hadn't heard of contraceptives before I met the mentor in my community and became part of Rapariga Biz,” says Marcia, 19. She was 17 years... Read more
How family planning has had a liberating effect for a woman in rural Ethiopia
Hulunayehu Belay’s family of nine ekes out a living by farming a small plot of land at the edge of a mountain, supplemented by her husband’s small... Read more
One-stop care centre helps women amid South Sudan’s epidemic of violence
Violence against women is epidemic in South Sudan. Ann*, 16, was kidnapped on her way home from school, then raped repeatedly during five days of... Read more
Impregnated by her uncle and left high and dry, teenaged mom finds renewed hope
“I was impregnated by my uncle, a brother to my mother who lived with us. He rented a house to hide me and promised to provide essentials but this... Read more
Achieving transformative results for Kenya's women and girls
UNFPA’s ninth Kenya Country Programme 2018-2023 has received approval from the Executive Board, following a compelling statement outlining the Fund’s... Read more
Historical first as Ethiopia gears up for a more inclusive digital census, with UNFPA support
Getting women to use family planning at Tierkidi refugee camp was something of a challenge because their husbands believed that it meant their wives... Read more
Period shame, misinformation linked to serious human rights concerns
Shame, stigma and misinformation surrounding menstruation are contributing to serious human rights concerns for women and girls, emphasizes a new... Read more
‘Reaching the Last Mile’ for Rwanda's women and youth – 8th Country Programme approved
UNFPA’s eighth Rwanda Country Programme 2018-2023 was approved by the Executive Board yesterday following a compelling statement outlining the Fund’s... Read more