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Honduras television drama shines light on teen pregnancy, helps girls speak out

A scene from Es Cosa D-2 shows the struggles of adolescent girls in Honduras. © UNFPA Honduras
  • 04 November 2020
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  • A former child bride in Afghanistan finds hope and new life during COVID-19

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A former child bride in Afghanistan finds hope and new life during COVID-19

Protection and social services remain available even during the pandemic, with precautionary measures in place. © UNFPA Afghanistan
  • 05 October 2020
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  • Pandemic and rising tide of violence increase demand for mental health, psychosocial care

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Pandemic and rising tide of violence increase demand for mental health, psychosocial care

Psychosocial volunteers like Pema must travel over mountainous terrain to meet with clients under even normal circumstances. Now, the pandemic has further complicated matters. © UNFPA Bhutan
  • 08 October 2020
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  • Survivors of sexual violence need healing and justice even amid pandemic, leaders assert

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Survivors of sexual violence need healing and justice even amid pandemic, leaders assert

Women and Girls’ Treatment and Support Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi
  • 29 September 2020
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  • El Salvador begins telemedicine for pregnant women, new mothers and other priority groups

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El Salvador begins telemedicine for pregnant women, new mothers and other priority groups

A new telemedicine initiative is reaching pregnant women, new mothers, parents of young children and people in need of mental health support. © Unsplash/NCI
  • 23 September 2020
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  • Viet Nam releases landmark follow-up study on violence against women

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Viet Nam releases landmark follow-up study on violence against women

A new study from Viet Nam shows sluggish progress in eliminating violence against women, but attitudes are changing. © UNFPA Vietnam/Nguyen Minh Duc
  • 28 August 2020
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  • If you want to change the world, start at home: New tool offers roadmap for changing social norms

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If you want to change the world, start at home: New tool offers roadmap for changing social norms

A new publication offers a framework for changing discriminatory norms.
  • 20 July 2020
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  • Safety elusive for women in South Sudan’s protection sites amid pandemic

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Safety elusive for women in South Sudan’s protection sites amid pandemic

Embroidery from a women-friendly space calls for women's safety from violence. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano
  • 01 July 2020
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State of World Population

State of World Population 2020

Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality

Number of pages: 160

Publication date: 30 Jun 2020

Author: UNFPA

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  • Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls

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Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls

Without urgent action, the situation for women and girls could worsen. Artwork by Fatma Mahmoud Salama Raslan.
  • 30 June 2020
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