As explained in a message from the Executive Director of UNFPA, young women have the power to transform our world. However, they are commonly deprived of the right to make an informed choice about pregnancy, which often undermines their ability to control their destinies.
Education plays a key role in helping women to better manage their lives. An educated women is "more likely to marry later, delay childbearing until she is ready, have healthier children, and earn a higher income."
Specifically, education on sexuality and comprehensive health services that address family planning and STDs are also important.
When they are not deprived of their right to make choices about their futures, women can be an even more powerful force to help improve the state of our world.
As stated by the Executive Director of UNFPA, "let us pledge to support adolescent girls to realize their potential and contribute to our shared future."
© 2013, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.
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