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In Mauritania, imams take to radio waves to say child marriage is against Islam

The imams want to become agents of change by raising awareness of the dangers of this and other harmful practices against women and girls.

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“We have sexual desires, too”: Young women with disabilities demand access to information and services

Young women with disabilities want to change the perception that they don't  need information on sexual and reproductive health.

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“If you love me, know my status”: Safeguard Young People helps young people cast off HIV stigma

The stigma attached to HIV can derail the health and safety of young people living with the virus

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Sex workers face high HIV risks – and high barriers to care

As a transgender sex worker, Lila Milic has endured more than her share of mistreatment. Yet she does not feel safe seeking care and protection in the one place that should be a safe haven for all – the health facility.

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“Life became a cage”: Syrian girls shed light on conflict, vulnerability and cycle of abuse

“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*.

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Stand against rape and gender-based violence, UNFPA and partners urge

“I want to be there for women when their rights are being trampled," said Chrestine Espinorio, a police officer in Marawi.

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In the Sahel, where motherhood is deadliest, midwives are saving lives

The first woman to give birth at Fatoumata Diallo's clinic named her daughter after the midwife.

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As Nairobi Summit ends, time to focus on accountability

ICPD25 stakeholders now look ahead towards the necessary next step: making sure partners make good on their commitments.

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What is comprehensive sexuality education? A life saver.

“If I had known about safe sex in my teens, my life would never have turned out this way,” said 21-year-old Sithu* from Myanmar. He contracted HIV two years ago, despite being intimate only twice with his partner at the…

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