UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has appointed Nollywood actress and activist, Stephanie Linus as the UNFPA Regional Ambassador for West and Central Africa.

As Regional Ambassador, Mrs. Linus will help advocate and raise awareness on these issues, whilst encouraging policies and laws that protect the rights and dignity of the girl child, and the critical investments needed for young people to fulfill their potential and for Africa to reap its demographic dividend.

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