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#WD2013 rousing final session recognised innovations and passionate young leaders. Final words: ‘let’s give girls a dose of courage’.

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#WD2013 much talk of using treatments which can be delivered by mid-level staff to reach more people: cryotherapy & manual vacuum aspiration

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How to reach younger unmarried women #WD2013: Peer support, train them as service providers and do more research on language and needs.

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Plenty more to take on board after a packed day! More updates from the #WD2013 final day tomorrow. Luna.

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I remember the lights cutting out doing operations in Africa. Scary moments. Solar’s also key here @MerlinUK http://t.co/GXu5ImY429 #WD2013

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Loved @lestachel of We Care Solar taking solar suitcases to bring life-saving light to midwives and mothers across the world. #WD2013

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Shocking stats #WD2013 @GirlsNotBrides session: 14m girls marry before age 18 annually. Mortality in child birth 5x higher <15 yrs vs. 20.

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Great focus on engaging men at #WD2013: Study shows financial worries or being subjected to violence big causes of violence against women.

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The good news is we're getting there. In most cases birth rates are decreasing across all regions and cultures. http://t.co/erxOH4dmvo

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The key is choice. Women must have the number of children they want so families can afford healthcare, food and education they need. #WD2013

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Challenging discussion on birth rate #WD2013. We know there’s a close link between wealth and birth rate. Richer countries have fewer babies

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Melinda Gates opened day 2 #WD2013: Access to FP is critical’. ‘Everybody counts’ - every one! Women of all ages, married and unmarried.

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@MerlinUK plans family planning peer groups in DRC/Pakistan so younger people can learn from each other in a way that respects local culture

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50% of world <25 yrs and age of marriage going up. Yet FP so often aimed at couples. Stigma-free services for unmarried youth needed #WDLive

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Luna here at #WDLive. Malaysian Prime Minister opened with rousing speech on country’s progress with women's health and education.

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You can keep up with #WDLive discussions and watch sessions here: http://t.co/yXytXnfaUh

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This week our Reproductive Health Manager Luna Mehrain will be updating from the 2013 Women Deliver conference in Kuala Lumpur #WDLive