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Akimatou (22) is equipped with condoms and a book with illustrations exploring sex. She’s sharing crucial information on safe sex, contraception and bodily autonomy with other women. Akimatou, from Kalalé in #Benin, dropped out of school at age 16 when she found out she was pregnant. Six years on and she is a proud mother, mentor and entrepreneur – a seamstress, selling clothes she has designed and made. Akimatou was trained as part of @UNFPA's Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) project in Benin. The project is a true community effort: As well as engaging peers like Akimatou, it also works with teachers and pupils, employers, graffiti artists, religious and traditional leaders, and many more, to drive change in their communities. Tap the link in our bio to see the full story 🔗 Photos: © UNFPA/Taiwo Aina (@taiwoaina_)