In pictures: UNFPA launches The Adolescent Girl Child Initiative in Northern Nigeria

The United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) on Wednesday said over 4.7 million girls within the age bracket of 15-19 suffers physical and sexual violence according to statistics as at 2015.

Every day, over 20,000 girls under 18 give birth in developing countries

There is no place for early marriage in a world where empowered girls lead the way into a better future!

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UNFPA urges Nigeria to declare state of emergency on VVF

According to estimates, Nigeria currently has over 800,000 Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patients and 20,000 are estimated to be added to this number every year.

Using mobile technology to improve young people's reproductive health in Nigeria

From knowing about modern contraceptives to learning about healthy relationships, young people have a right to access comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education.