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09 October 2015
The power of girls: African athletes call for gender equality, support for girls
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo – “We are tired of hearing our parents telling us how, back in their days, young girls were married already at the age of 13,” said Marcelle, 19. “What is…
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02 October 2015
Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities
UNITED NATIONS, New York/ DEBERE TALATA, Burkina Faso – When Roukiatou Youssoupha Diallo, in rural Burkina Faso, was engaged to be married, she was not even 13 years old. The…
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28 September 2015
In region assaulted by Boko Haram, women, young people key to stability
UNITED NATIONS, New York/DAKAR, Senegal – Thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced in the Lake Chad Basin region, the result of a relentless and ongoing…
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Sierra Leone: UNFPA Provides Critical Response to Humanitarian Situation Caused by Torrential Rains and Floods in Freetown
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 18 September 2015 — Within 24 hours after heavy torrential monsoon rain caused unprecedented devastation in Sierra Leone, especially in the capital city on…
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Curbing the threat of Boko Haram and building stability in Affected Countries
WHAT: Special event during United Nations Sustainable Development Summit Dakar, 18 September 2015. In support of ongoing initiatives for countries affected by current instability…
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15 September 2015
Women’s football defies stereotypes, inspires change in Cameroon
Today marks the start of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will see the adoption of a new set of global goals – the Sustainable Development Goals –…
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09 September 2015
Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head
ABUJA, Nigeria – “I am proud to be a girl.” These were the bold closing words of a drama performed by 15 girls for United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and UNFPA’s…
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01 September 2015
“Improving the rights of the girl child should be a priority for all”: Ban Ki-moon
Abuja, Nigeria – “We are committed to ensuring that every adolescent girl, regardless of her age, culture or background has access to equitable and quality education and…
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26 August 2015
“I have value”: Brave polio survivor overcomes every obstacle
NIAMEY, Niger – Barira Harouna, 16, is unlike any of other girl in her village, Bargaja, in Niger’s Maradi Region. At only 2 years old, she was paralyzed by polio. Two years later…
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