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Invest in women and girls: Inspire inclusion, promote prosperity
A peaceful and prosperous future depends on the empowerment of women and girls. Thirty years ago, at the International Conference on Population and... Read more
Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation
Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk, UN... Read more
Young voices advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Liberia
Nearly 75 percent of Liberia’s population is under 35. Adolescents and youth aged 10-24 comprise almost 36 percent of the people. Yet, many of them... Read more
Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times
Human rights are under siege, with women and girls particularly affected.
Let them lead: Ensuring 600 million adolescent girls have what they need to create the future they want
Every girl is born with boundless potential – to learn and thrive, to lead, inspire and change the world.
I am tired of living in ghettos on drugs …A disadvantaged youth declares as he volunteers for rehabilitation
Jointly funded by the Government of Liberia and the United Nations through the Peacebuilding Fund, the At-Risk Youth Empowerment Programme seeks to... Read more
“We deliver more than babies, yet we are less recognized among health professionals” ...Says a midwife in Liberia
“There is still so much work to be done to improve Liberia’s maternal and newborn health situation. While there has been an improvement in antenatal... Read more
UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics
New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising, lowering or maintaining... Read more
Access to sexual and reproductive health services gives hope to adolescent girls in Liberia
Unplanned and early pregnancy remains one the main factors jeopardizing the rights, health, education, and potential of the Girl Child in Liberia
Census is on Track: Government and Partners Expect the Cooperation of All Stakeholders
The Government of Liberia and its International Partners reaffirm their commitment to the successful conduct of Liberia 5th Population and Housing... Read more