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24 August 2023
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Aorn and her son, One, play games at the office of Khon Wai Sai, a UNFPA-supported organization that provides sexual and reprodu

Youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services empower young mothers in Thailand

Nan*, 19, gave a soothing and warming massage to Aorn*, 21, on the floor of Khon Wai Sai, a local organization near Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand... Read more

18 August 2023
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Humanitarian deliver, no matter what

Opinion-Editorial: Humanitarians deliver, no matter what

On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, observed on 19 August, United Nations Population Fund Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Björn Andersson,... Read more

18 August 2023
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On 19 August, we come together to honour humanitarians around the world who strive to meet ever-growing global needs. No matter

Humanitarians: no matter what

Humanitarians are first responders navigating conflicts, natural hazards, extreme weather, disasters, and public health crises. This collection of... Read more

11 August 2023
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 When empowered and given the right opportunities, youth are effective drivers of change. UNFPA partners with young people, help

Meet 3 young women preparing for the impacts of climate change

Young people are taking action on the unique challenges that climate change is having in their communities. They are organising to make their... Read more

8 August 2023
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UNFPA Midwives

Midwives stand by women

This collection of photos and stories celebrates just a few of the incredible midwives saving lives in the Asia-Pacific region.

7 August 2023
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Photo of the launch even in Canberra

PRESS RELEASE: UNFPA's 'State of World Population' Report introduced to Parliamentarians in Australia

UNFPA's State of World Population Report 2023 calls for a radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics as population anxiety... Read more

1 August 2023
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Parliamentarians from Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Lao PDR, Maldives, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam gather in Bangk

Parliamentarians and experts discuss rights-based policies to address population trends in Asia-Pacific

In line with World Population Day, the UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office (APRO) together with the the Asian Population and Development Association (... Read more

30 July 2023
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UNFPA China Youth Photography Exhibition: Ripples on a pond -- the power of women through their lives and stories

UNFPA China Youth Photography Exhibition: Ripples on a pond -- the power of women through their lives and stories

UNFPA China Youth Photography Exhibition: Ripples on a pond -- the power of women through their lives and stories

11 July 2023
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A woman carries her child while both of them laugh

Opinion-Editorial: Why fertility policies must focus on individuals, not numbers

On World Population Day, UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Bjorn Andersson, stresses on why it is important for governments to ensure population... Read more

11 July 2023
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A happy family with grandparents, a mother, and a daughter

Promoting intergenerational solidarity for a more inclusive and sustainable Asia and the Pacific

Despite worldwide change and uncertainty, Asia and the Pacific remains the engine of global economic growth and replete with opportunities, given its... Read more

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