Publication

Universal Access to Reproductive Health: Progress and Challenges

Number of pages: 102

Publication date: 01 Jan 2016

Author: UNFPA

Universal access to reproductive health affects and is affected by many aspects of life. It involves individuals’ most intimate relationships, including negotiation and decision-making within these relationships, and interactions with health providers regarding contraceptive methods and options.

This report seeks to identify areas where reproductive health has advanced or not according to four main indicators: Adolescent birth rate, contraceptive prevalence rate, unmet need for family planning rate, proportion of demand for contraception satisfied.

State of World Population

State of World Population 2015

Shelter From The Storm - A transformative agenda for women and girls in a crisis-prone world

Number of pages: 136

Publication date: 03 Dec 2015

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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News

Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

Violence against women takes place in every country and community in the world. Syrian women participate in a session on gender-based violence in Damascus. © UNFPA Syria/Hamada Smesem
  • 25 November 2015
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News

Young motherhood threatens girls in rural Cambodia

Seila, 16, is pregnant with her first child. She dropped out of school to work on her family's farm in Tbong Khmum Province. © UNFPA Cambodia
  • 18 November 2015
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News

Safe haven for girls living on the streets of Côte d'Ivoire

Girls in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, attend a life skills course. © Cavoequiva
  • 17 November 2015
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Global Conference on Ending Violence Against Women

09 December - 10 December 2015

Istanbul, Türkiye

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Commitments made at Global Meeting on Ending Violence against Women

News

As Yemen conflict drags on, women’s vulnerability grows

Intense fighting has left much of Yemen battle-scarred. The chaos has left women and girls increasingly vulnerable. © OCHA/Philippe Kropf
  • 02 November 2015
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News

Violence survivors find compassion, care at Cameroon's Listening Centre

The Listening Centre refers violence survivors to a local health centre for medical care. Here, women wait to be seen at a health centre in Cameroon. © UNFPA Cameroon
  • 22 October 2015
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News

Girls’ rights: Goedele Liekens looks back on 15 years of progress

Goedele Liekens (right), UNFPA's Goodwill Ambassador in Belgium, in Ethiopia. After spending more than 15 years as a Goodwill Ambassador, Ms. Liekens reflects on the progress made for girls. Image courtesy of Goedele Liekens.
  • 11 October 2015
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News

The power of girls: African athletes call for gender equality, support for girls

Marcelle, 19, calls for girls to “get an education and be successful in life.” She and other elite athletes at the All African Games promoted girls’ rights, health and well-being through a variety of UNFPA-supported programmes. © UNFPA Congo
  • 09 October 2015
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