News on Engaging men & boys

10 Diciembre 2019
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A women-friendly space in Attapue. UNFPA has helped the Lao Women's Union to provide psychosocial support in the community. Such efforts will continue as the country rolls out the Essential Services Package. © UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic
Women and girls’ pathway to a life free from violence in Lao People's Democratic Republic
VIENTIANE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – La* spends her days providing support to survivors of violence and human trafficking in Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Then at night, she... Leer más
26 Noviembre 2019
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Child marriage is widely seen as a way to secure care for daughters, who are often viewed as an economic burden. In this way, the practice both arises from and perpetuates gender inequality. © UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub
“Life became a cage”: Syrian girls shed light on conflict, vulnerability and cycle of abuse
DAMASCUS, Syria – “Growing up, I felt as though my wings were slowly clipped against my will, and life became a cage from which there was no escape,” said Amal*, a Syrian adolescent from Qamishli. “An entire world... Leer más
4 Noviembre 2019
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Nuns and monks gathered at Pangrizampa College of Astrology to speak with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem about their work on sexual and reproductive health and rights. © UNFPA Bhutan/Nilanjana Bose
Nuns and monks break the silence on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Bhutan
Thimphu, BHUTAN – "There was a time when I would be menstruating and didn’t know what to do during those days… Now I do.” These candid reflections came from an unexpected source: a nun sitting cross-legged on the floor... Leer más
13 Mayo 2019
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Today, Ms. Wen and Ms. Yan see eye-to-eye on the equality of women and girls. © Dushan Township Family Planning Office/Zhang Min
In China, women work to raise the status of girls
LILING, China – Not long ago, Wen Xiujuan was swept up in a romance. Against the wishes of her parents, she moved to the small village of Liling, 300 km from her hometown, to marry a young man named Yang Liu. They lived... Leer más
3 Mayo 2019
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No es la misma maternidad que vivió tu madre. © UNFPA/Bruno Feder
¿Igual que su madre? Siete formas en que la maternidad ha cambiado (o no) en los últimos 25 años
NACIONES UNIDAS, Nueva York - Hace veinticinco años el mundo se transformaba. Sudáfrica celebró sus primeras elecciones multirraciales y eligió a Nelson Mandela como presidente. Suecia empezó a permitir el registro de... Leer más
30 Mayo 2018
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Faith Kiraison, defensora de los derechos y la salud de las niñas, enseña a sus compañeras la gestión de la salud menstrual. © UNFPA Kenia/Douglas Waudo
Un punto de inflexión para la salud menstrual de niñas y mujeres en África
JOHANNESBURGO, Sudáfrica/NAROK, Kenia: “Me sentía avergonzada de ser una niña y me parecía un castigo”, recordaba Faith, de 13 años de edad, al describir su primer periodo.  Vivía en un internado en el condado de Narok... Leer más
5 Marzo 2018
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After a rough and violent early childhood, 13-year-old Rivaldo Taime, helped his family become more functional and peaceful thanks to a support group. © UNFPA/Matthew Taylor
In Indonesia, family support groups tackle roots of gender violence
JAYAPURA, Indonesia – “My daughter used to hide all sorts of things from me,” said Martina, 41, at a support group session in Jayapura, in the far-eastern Indonesian province of West Papua. “But here, we learn to talk... Leer más
11 Enero 2018
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UNFPA works with survivors of violence and with law enforcement. But with studies showing that young herders are frequently among the perpetrators of violence, it became clear that efforts must be directed towards them, as well. © UNFPA Lesotho
To tackle sexual violence in Lesotho, programme targets men and boys
HABA TSEKA, Lesotho – “Before, I never used a condom, and I would force myself violently onto girls and young women,” said Kabelo*, 22, in rural Lesotho. A herder in Haba Tseka, he grew up in an area where violence is... Leer más
4 Diciembre 2017
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Even before the recent escalation of the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, conditions were tense and crowded. © UNFPA Myanmar/Karlien Truyens
View from a camp in Myanmar – one family's story from before the recent crisis
SITTWE, Myanmar – More than 600,000 people, most of them Rohingya, have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh since August, representing a massive escalation in an already grave humanitarian crisis. Yet many people remain in... Leer más
14 Noviembre 2017
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Gudiya Chaudhary traveled 35 km to participate in the tournament, which was the first of its kind in the district.
Trailblazing all-girl cricket tournament calls for bowling out child marriage
TAULIHAWA, Nepal – "I often watch boys playing cricket on this ground. But today I caught a glimpse of girl cricketers in action," said Irfan Darji, a 13-year-old spectator at the final match in a trailblazing girls’... Leer más

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