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

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

26 November 2019

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In Uganda, surviving rape and child marriage one plait at a time

Ms. Asibazuyo described hairdressing as the "magic" skill that helped her overcome trauma and earn a living. © UNICEF/Adriko

14 October 2019

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Community-led enforcement shows the way on ending child marriage in Ethiopia

Ms. Gebray wants to continue her education until the day comes when she freely decides to marry. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw

11 October 2019

Resources

Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage Country Profiles 2018

Resource date: Aug 2019

Author: UNFPA, UNICEF

UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage

Through the Global Programme, adolescent girls are gaining key skills and learning about their rights.

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Want to end preventable maternal deaths? Spend (at least) six times more by 2030

To achieve zero preventable maternal deaths in 76 high-burden countries, annual spending would need to rise to $7.8 billion by 2030. © UNFPA Jordan

29 July 2019

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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

Ms. Chuor (centre) waits for an antenatal visit at the Aweil State Hospital. © UNFPA South Sudan/Arlene Alano

18 July 2019

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Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage in South Sudan

11 June 2019

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Meet the woman protecting women in Yemen

01 May 2019

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A guiding hand: School counsellors in Sierra Leone address early pregnancy, child marriage

18 March 2019

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