Too Young to Wed
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"Too Young To Wed" is an art exhibition and social media campaign hosted by UNFPA and VII Photo Agency, launched to coincide with the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on 11 October.
Featuring photography by Stephanie Sinclair and video by Jessica Dimmock, the project highlights the personal narratives of girls from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, India, Nepal and Yemen. It aims to renew global attention to the critical issue and promote accountability from decision makers around the world.
Education First is a Global Initiative led by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. It gathers a broad spectrum of world leaders and advocates who all aspire to use the transformative power of education to build a better future for all.
Nowhere in the world is the risk of dying in childbirth greater than in disaster settings. Here, one in five women are likely to be pregnant. Mothers and babies are cut off from health care and exposed to trauma, malnutrition, disease and violence - putting their lives in great danger.
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