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The current generation of young people is the largest in history--and also at great risk for unintended pregnancy, maternal death and the life-altering consequences of becoming ... Read more »
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Millions still lack access to the health care essential for safe motherhood, including family planning. As a global community, we must continue to challenge ourselves to ensure ... Read more »
The police now say it is unlikely 16-year-old Busia girl, known as just 'Liz', was gang raped in the early hours of June 27, 2013. A series of protests were organised after it was ... Read more »
Controversial reality TV star Linda Muthama will be part of a TV show dubbed Ladies First which will aim to reach out to women by providing an exciting forum to discuss issues ... Read more »
The annual report of the UN Population Fund says 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth in developing countries each year, with most of these births occurring in sub-Saharan Africa ... Read more »
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