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The Stories Behind the Statistics: Early Marriage

An introduction to several stories behind the statistics of early marriage and its devastating impact on health and social welfare of adolescent girls around the world.

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World Contraception Day: Young People Plan, Young People Decide

Yet this not the only barrier we, young people, face. Lack of timely and comprehensive sexuality education, limited choice of methods, violence and traditional gender roles are also underlying causes of the high rates of unwanted teen pregnancies worldwide.

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World Contraception Day: A Call to African Leaders

It is imperative that we enable young people to make healthy reproductive choices to ensure sustainable development. When young people are given the ability to plan our families, we are empowered to overcome poverty, save lives, advance gender equality,
and further education.

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Zimbabwe's Youth Push for Greater Access to Contraception

My experiences with young people in this country have taught me that they face numerous challenges in trying to access contraceptives.

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The Stories Behind the Statistics: Why Is Access to Contraception Important to Young People?

Young people need information, skills, and products to make informed decisions about how they can protect themselves from pregnancy in a way that is consistent with their own values.

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