South Africa
South Africa has the greatest number of people living with HIV in the world, with an estimated 16.9% of the adult population infected. Although large…
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In Mali, the use and availability of male condoms is essential to preventing unplanned pregnancy and the spread of diseases such as HIV. Male condoms…
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The prevalence of HIV in Lesotho is among the highest in the world, with almost one-quarter of the adult population infected. Although large-scale…
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The prevalence of HIV in Botswana is among the highest in the world, with nearly one-fifth of the population infected. Although large-scale HIV…
Read publication2012 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme: Accelerating Change
This report documents activities of the Joint Programme in its fifth year of implementation in 15 African countries: Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt,…
Read publicationAdolescent Pregnancy
This report presents an update on the current situation of pregnancies among girls less than 18 years of age and adolescents 15-19 years of age. The…
Read publicationThe Demography of Adaptation to Climate Change
A flurry of extreme weather events, together with projections that grow more somber with every new scientific advance, have dramatically highlighted…
Read publicationInternational Migration and Development:
This publication of the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination showcases the mandates and work of 28 United Nations…
Read publicationRising Up for Rights for Women and Girls
In Senegal, the movement to end female genital mutilation/cutting is reaching the most remote places. On the sandy roads of the Fouta region and…
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