Maternal Health in Nepal

Early pregnancy violates the rights of girls, leading to life threatening consequences in terms of sexual and reproductive health and posing a high development cost for communities. Adolescents account for one-quarter of the total population in Nepal and the national estimations for early pregnancy among 15-19 years stands at a figure of 17% in Nepal. This multimedia project for UNESCO in partnership with UN Women seeks to raise awareness of the challenges faced by women and girls in southern Nepal.