Facing the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy: ‘State of the World Population 2013’ Launch

Twenty thousand girls under the age of 18 give birth every day, and 90 percent of these births occur within the context of marriage, according to the UN Population Fund’s latest State of the World Population report. This year’s edition, launched at the Wilson Center on October 30, focuses on adolescent pregnancy and finding ways … Continue reading Facing the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy: ‘State of the World Population 2013’ Launch