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7 November 2023
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Mursal, 17, would normally be in the 12th grade. She dreams of becoming a doctor, but her education has been indefinitely postpo

“Giving up is not an option”: Hope for Afghans forced out of school

Mursal knows that early marriage often results in early pregnancy, unleashing a cascade of negative consequences for both girls and their families.

7 November 2023
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Simmaly and Amina during the International Day of the Midwife event in 2022.

A mother-daughter midwife team saving mothers and babies in Lao PDR

To meet the National goal of placing midwives in each health center by 2030, there is a need to upgrade 1,200 midwives to Higher Diploma level and a... Read more

7 November 2023
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 Prem Devi Meena © UNFPA India

The Resolute Mahila Sarpanch Prem Devi Meena

I am happy to report that peace has been restored. I am proud of the mother and son who took it upon themselves to alert me and ensure that their... Read more

6 November 2023
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Zhang walks near her home. ©UNFPA China/Liang Si

Zhang Jingdi: I want to be an exemplary older woman in China

If there is just one tip for staying healthy, it must be: Discover your life's passion and remain steadfast in its pursuit.

6 November 2023
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The role of data and statistics in advancing the population and sustainable development agenda

The path towards sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region must be informed by robust, comprehensive and ethical data collection, analysis... Read more

6 November 2023
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Lily Iawantak and her partner Kasi share a laugh at their village home on Tanna Island, Vanuatu.

An athlete and advocate: Family planning empowered Lily to empower other women in Vanuatu

For Lily, having access to quality sexual and reproductive health information and services, helped her to decide the size of her family.

6 November 2023
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© UNFPA Nepal/Luis Tato

It is good to talk!

For the couples, they have learnt how to communicate better and manage internal conflicts and other challenging situations that often come up in... Read more

6 November 2023
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Florence Jaukae Kamel is a bilum weaver and entrepreneur. © UNFPA Papua New Guinea

The threads that bind: How bilum-weaving in Papua New Guinea tells stories from the lives of women and girls

Through different patterns, bilums tell stories of joy, pain, transition, beauty – and gender inequality.

6 November 2023
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© UNFPA Bangladesh/Samantha Reinders

Empowering Girls in Bangladesh: Marija's Journey Towards Gender Equality and Safety

We must remember the importance of supporting girls like Marjia, who are driving forces for change in the pursuit of gender equality and a brighter... Read more

11 October 2023
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Empowered with knowledge from a mobile-phone edutainment channel, Ragini takes action against child marriage | Image courtesy of

Breaking The Chains: Inspiring Stories of Hope in Ending Child Marriage

Rarely do we get the chance to discuss child marriage and celebrate triumphs, but today is one of those exceptional moments. Meet Aisha, Shila,... Read more

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