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Female Islamic preachers call for women’s rights, contraception in Niger

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In this Islamic study group, older women bring up questions that younger women are too embarrassed to raise. © UNFPA WCARO/Habibou Dia (Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | 5 years ago)

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Malama Ouani preaches about the importance of women's health and rights. © UNFPA WCARO/Habibou Dia (Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | 5 years ago)

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Women discuss sexual and reproductive health at an Islamic study session. © UNFPA WCARO/Habibou Dia (Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | 5 years ago)

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Dr. Zalha Assoumana, centre, says she has seen women embrace the lessons about women's rights. © UNFPA WCARO/Habibou Dia (Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | 5 years ago)

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