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Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

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To help protect women & girls from the drought’s fallout on their health, safety & well-being, the women in the community are engaged in UNFPA-supported integrated community health outreach sessions aimed to bring and -basedviolence protection services.

©UNFPA Kenya

To help protect women & girls from the drought’s fallout on their health, safety & well-being, the women in the community are engaged in UNFPA-supported integrated community health outreach sessions aimed to bring #SRH and #gender-basedviolence protection services. ©UNFPA Kenya
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There has been an increase in -basedviolence, and during the drought in Kenya. Families are cutting their girls and marrying them off to pay for food or to re-stock cattle.

This is not the world young girls should live in.

There has been an increase in #gender-basedviolence, #femalegenitalmutilation and #childmarriage during the drought in Kenya. Families are cutting their girls and marrying them off to pay for food or to re-stock cattle. This is not the world young girls should live in.
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: In -affected communities, women & girls are usually the ones sent to fetch water from boreholes that are far away. This heightens their exposure to sexual exploitation, violence & abuse in their search as they walk further from their homes.

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Marta was just 13 when her mother decided to marry her off to a 73-year-old man because she couldn't afford her schooling. When the girl refused, her mother threw her out of the house. This is Marta's story.
UNFPA & UNICEF Global Programme to

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“... , UNFPA hopes to equip young people with the necessary tools to identify, prevent and respond to acts such as abuse, harassment and hate speech, in online spaces that are targeted at others based on their gender identity,”

~ Mr John Wafula, UNFPA Humanitarian Specialist.

“... , @UNFPA hopes to equip young people with the necessary tools to identify, prevent and respond to acts such as abuse, harassment and hate speech, in online spaces that are targeted at others based on their gender identity,” ~ Mr John Wafula, @UNFPA Humanitarian Specialist.
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Kenya | Women have been disproportionately affected by the drought in Kenya, which has increased their vulnerability to violence and drastically reduced their access to health centres.

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Story: esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/health…

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👩🏾‍💻🧑🏽‍💻: 'I am being bullied online. Help!'
👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️: 'There's the national helpline #1195; they help survivors of -basedviolence cope with Internet-based harm & abuse. The helpline offers free psychosocial support & referrals.'

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👩🏾‍💻🧑🏽‍💻: 'I am being bullied online. Help!' 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️: 'There's the #Kenya national #GBV helpline #1195; they help survivors of #gender-basedviolence cope with Internet-based harm & abuse. The helpline offers free psychosocial support & referrals.' @UnfpaKenya esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/empowe…
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UNFPA Regional Dir. Ms. Zigomo on the floor delivering her opening remarks on SRHR and mental health at UNFPA Rwanda UNFPA East and Southern Africa at Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. A case for addressing teenage pregnancy is URGENT

UNFPA Regional Dir. Ms. Zigomo on the floor delivering her opening remarks on SRHR and mental health at #YouthConnekt @UNFPARwanda @UNFPA_ESARO at Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. A case for addressing teenage pregnancy is URGENT
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When team UNFPA UNFPAGhana partners with team Lufthansa for the Impact Week in Ghana, it results in great ideas, coaching, mentorship and pitch event!

When team @UNFPA @UNFPAGhana partners with team @lufthansa for the Impact Week in Ghana, it results in great ideas, coaching, mentorship and pitch event!
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💭DYK: & targeting adolescent girls & young women are the most pervasive barriers face to achieving their full potential.

We must work harder to sensitize communities about to change the narrative.

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💭DYK: #GBV & #harmfulpractices targeting adolescent girls & young women are the most pervasive barriers #youngpeople face to achieving their full potential. We must work harder to sensitize communities about #digitalviolence to change the narrative. esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/empowe…
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Millions of people are trapped in extreme poverty around the world.

Ending poverty is key to achieving the , our blueprint for a better & more sustainable future.

Monday is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. un.org/en/observances…

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600 million. 
 
That’s the number of girls aged 10 to 19 years old around the world. 
 
When equipped with the right resources and opportunities, girls can
become the largest generation of female leaders.  
 
The time to prioritize girls is NOW. 
 

600 million.    That’s the number of girls aged 10 to 19 years old around the world.    When equipped with the right resources and opportunities, girls can become the largest generation of female leaders.     The time to prioritize girls is NOW.    #DayoftheGirl
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In times of crisis, including political unrest, women and girls are at higher risk of gender-based violence and . Sensitizing young people on is crucial to uphold in the region.

Story: esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/empowe…

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Sexual and reproductive health and rights are an essential part of universal health coverage.

Joining partners from pilot counties in Kenya this week for a learning session on improving equity in access, quality of care, & accountability for

Sexual and reproductive health and rights are an essential part of universal health coverage. Joining partners from #UHC pilot counties in Kenya this week for a learning session on improving equity in access, quality of care, & accountability for #SRHR
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Proud to accompany delegation of United Republic of to YouthConnekt Africa Hub Summit, Kigali

Together, let’s accelerate investments to ensure are at the centre of development.

Kudos Government of Rwanda & Partners hosting & delegations from across 🌍this week 🙏

Proud to accompany delegation of United Republic of #Tanzania to @YouthConnektAf Summit, Kigali Together, let’s accelerate investments to ensure #YoungPeople are at the centre of development. Kudos @RwandaGov & Partners hosting #Tanzania & delegations from across 🌍this week 🙏
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⚕ Universal health coverage must include sexual and reproductive health!

RT if you agree and join the conversation on here: unf.pa/whs22

⚕ Universal health coverage must include sexual and reproductive health! RT if you agree and join the conversation on #GlobalHealth here: unf.pa/whs22 #WHS2022 #HealthForAll
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The Spotlight Initiative and partners launched a comprehensive information campaign to educate young people about their sexual and reproductive rights in Mozambique. African Union EU Delegation to AU European Commission 🇪🇺

The Spotlight Initiative and partners launched a comprehensive information campaign to educate young people about their sexual and reproductive rights in Mozambique. #WithHer @_AfricanUnion @EUtoAU @EU_Commission
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