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Human rights and gender equality must be at the heart of population policies and discourse
The world’s population reached 8 billion in November 2022 – a milestone for humanity and a manifestation of the advancements made in health,... Read more
Officials, experts and young people call for renewed efforts to end child marriage in South Asia
More than 100 government, civil society, UNICEF and UNFPA representatives from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and... Read more
In Focus: Last Mile Solutions
UNFPA is solving problems to help women in emergencies maintain access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services as the Philippines... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023
For decades, health care systems around the world have made progress in improving the reach and quality of sexual and reproductive health care. UNFPA... Read more
Pakistan flood response
Meet 3 inspiring women on the front line of Pakistan’s flood response
Midwifery educators across Asia-Pacific unite to reduce maternal and newborn mortality
"In Asia and the Pacific, ten women die every hour in pregnancy or birth. Our collective efforts to educate midwives according to international... Read more
Responding to the devastation of twin cyclones in Vanuatu
Responding to the devastation of twin cyclones in Vanuatu Back to back category 4 cyclones this month have left thousands of women and girls at... Read more
In Focus: Cash & Vouchers
How cash and vouchers are changing the way UNFPA reaches the most marginalized in Asia and the Pacific.
UNFPA midwives on call to ensure safe births in Afghanistan’s most remote villages
“Wake up! We have a delivery!” Suhila Rasuli whispered urgently the phone so as not to wake up the rest of her family so early in the morning.
Opinion-Editorial: Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights
This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women... Read more