Motherhood in childhood : facing the challenges of adolescent pregnancy / United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA).

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: (State of world population ; 2013)Publication details: New York : United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), ©2013.Description: xii,116 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9780897140140
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • Pamphlet HB848. M68 2013
Contents:
Contents: 1. A global challenge—2. The impact on girls' health, education and productivity—3. Pressures from many directions—4. Taking action—5. Charting a way forward.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Available 3ACKU000383124
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Available 3ACKU000383132
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Pamphlet HB848.M68 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 4 Available 3ACKU000361542
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Available 3ACKU000361559
Total holds: 0

Cover title.
“UNFPA state of world population 2013”—cover page.

Abstract: Every day in developing countries, 20,000 girls below age 18 give birth. Nine in 10 of these births occur within marriage or a union. This has consequences on the health, education, employment and rights of an untold millions of girls. What are the challenges of adolescent pregnancy, and what can we do to ensure girls have a healthy and safe transition into adulthood.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: 1. A global challenge—2. The impact on girls' health, education and productivity—3. Pressures from many directions—4. Taking action—5. Charting a way forward.

English

Share