Every girl has the right to be protected from harm; including female genital mutilation (FGM). If you agree, #StandUp4HumanRights and join the global movement to #EndFGM: unf.pa/fgm #GlobalGoals

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is not just an issue for women and girls. Men and boys worldwide have a critical role to play. Spread the word and join the global movement to #EndFGM: unf.pa/fgm #GlobalGoals

#HappeningNow the #AUCEVAWG youth consultations! You can still join the conversation here 👉🏽: t.ly/phhEq

Girls’ education is key tool to prevent HIV/AIDS. UNICEF estimates 34 million girls in sub-Saharan Africa are out of secondary school. Less than half of adolescent girls complete secondary education, their percentage standing at 42% #EducationPlus

Reporting from Laezonia Primary school in Johannesburg where UNAIDS Global, UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, UNFPA & UN Women along with the Ministry of Education are ending Women’s Month in conversation with the girls and boys of the school about #GBV, #HIV, Empowerment and staying in school A thread 🧵👇🏿

UNAIDS Global UNAIDS South Africa UNFPA East and Southern Africa UNFPA South Africa UN Women South Africa MCO UN Women Africa UNESCOsouthernAfrica #Education #Sciences #Culture agshongwe Education Plus Initiative To tackle the triple threat of unwanted pregnancy, GBV, and HIV, keeping children in school and providing accurate, safe, confidential sexual and reproductive health education, information and services is crucial. Learn more at educationplus-initiative.org

UNFPA Eswatini and Khulisa Umntfwana are supporting youth at the 2024 Reed Dance with: ✨ Integrated HIV & youth-friendly SRH services ✨ Promoting abstinence among young maidens ✨ Empowering in-school and out-of-school youth Cultural integration is key! #ReedDance2024

Join #LeadingSDG4Youth for the launch of the #2024YouthReport! Featuring voices from 8 regions, the report highlights key challenges & opportunities of tech in education. Let’s ensure tech is equitable, sustainable & meets learners' needs. More: unesco.org/gem-report/en/…

“Gender-based violence is an egregious human rights violation. It is also a driver of the AIDS pandemic, especially in fragile states. Tackling gender-based violence is essential to uphold the right to health and life for everyone." - Winnie Byanyima unaids.org/en/resources/p…

Gender-based violence and intimate partner violence are associated with increased risk of HIV infection. Violence, or even the fear of violence, prevents girls and young women from being able to negotiate sex. #educationplus

🟢 Now available in English, French, Spanish & Arabic! The "#TransformingEducation Towards SDG 4: Highlights Report of a Global Survey on Country Actions" showcases global trends & transformative actions accelerating progress towards SDG 4. Check it out: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

Ms. Chimenya works at Muloza Health Centre as a mentor mother where she facilitates  sexual health education talks,  follows up on teen mothers and supports newly pregnant mothers. bit.ly/mentormothers  #WorldSexualHealthDay

📚 Access to quality information about sex and sexuality promotes the use of sexual and reproductive health services, helping prevent, detect, and treat HIV and other STIs. 🌍 #SexualHealth #HIVPrevention #HealthEducation

Community-led services are critical to a successful #HIVresponse, to enable girls and young women to thrive. See how a youth centre is bridging gaps & saving lives in Central African Republic 🇨🇫 #WorldSexualHealthDay #LetCommunitiesLead #SRHR #CSE 👇🏾 unaids.org/en/resources/p…

I’ve been on ARVs for 19 years and I can tell you it’s not always rainbows & tiaras🤣 on somedays I don’t feel like taking them🤷‍♀️ but they’re my lifeline & I have to stay faithful to them.Here are some tips on how to remain faithful to your #ARVs #gjali #gjue

#SexualHealth is an important part of our physical and emotional health! #SexualHealthDay is a reminder that we cannot #EndHIV or achieve #GenderEquality without responses that protect girls, women and gender-diverse people’s sexual health. #WhatGirlsWant #FeministFuturesHIV

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"When safe, satisfying relationships are the norm, gender-based violence declines and reproductive health outcomes improve." — Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ This #WorldSexualHealthDay, let UNFPA show you how positive relationships promote good sexual health: unf.pa/shd #GlobalGoals

⚠️ Zambia is facing its driest agricultural season in over 40 years. 🎥 See how women and girls in rural #Zambia impacted by the drought are receiving crucial sexual and reproductive health care from UNFPA-supported mobile clinics.

Adolescence is a critical phase in life. For girls, it can determine their life trajectories. Adolescent girls and young women’s decision-making power is key to their access to sexual and reproductive health rights and services. #sexualhealthday #educationplus