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17 October 2017
Mothers too young: how inequality fuels adolescent pregnancy in Thailand
In Bangkok’s sprawling suburbs, the Emergency Home offers a safe haven for teenage mothers like Fern. But inequality lies at the heart of Thailand's teenage pregnancy crisis.
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17 October 2017
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Empowering women and girls in Timor-Leste: The inequalities at the heart of the challenge
Almost one in four teenage girls in Timor-Leste give birth by the age of 20
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11 October 2017
News
EmPOWER girls: International Day of the Girl
How UNFPA, UNICEF and IPPF ensure the health, safety and dignity of girls in emergencies.
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11 October 2017
News
EmPOWER girls: before, during and after crises
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child
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11 October 2017
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Empowering Rohingya girls seeking refuge in Bangladesh
Veronica Pedrosa blogs from the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.
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01 October 2017
Statement
Tapping the talents and contributions of older persons: International Day of Older Persons 2017
A new narrative about the role of older persons is in the making—one that acknowledges their potential to contribute to societies and economies.
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01 October 2017
Statement
From challenge to opportunity: Turning the issue of population ageing in Asia-Pacific on its head
Many see population ageing in Asia-Pacific as a crisis. But we can and should turn challenge into opportunity.
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28 September 2017
News
Horrific stories, urgent action: Addressing gender-based violence amid the Rohingya refugee crisis
UNFPA takes the lead in supporting Rohingya survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
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