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Breaking The Chains: Inspiring Stories of Hope in Ending Child Marriage
Rarely do we get the chance to discuss child marriage and celebrate triumphs, but today is one of those exceptional moments. Meet Aisha, Shila,... Read more
Pio Smith appointed as new UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific
Mr. Pio Smith has been appointed as the new Asia-Pacific Regional Director for UNFPA, the sexual and reproductive health agency of the United Nations... Read more
From funding to financing: Calling policy makers to increase national budget allocations for sexual and reproductive health
Access and availability of sexual and reproductive health services is not only a basic human right, but also one of the most powerful opportunities... Read more
The importance of investing in the early stages of a girl so that she can age with dignity
A reflective blog authored by Dr. Rintaro Mori, UNFPA Asia and the Pacific’s Regional Advisor on Population Ageing and Sustainable Development, on... Read more
Recovery: one year after the devastating Pakistan floods - photo stories
In flood-affected areas of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur, UNFPA's dignity kits brought hope to women and girls amid the devastation.... Read more
Safe, regular and orderly migration for inclusion and sustainability
In Asia and the Pacific, migration is again on the rise. In 2020, almost 109 million people lived in a country other than that of their birth. They... Read more
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
Humanitarians: no matter what
Humanitarians are first responders navigating conflicts, natural hazards, extreme weather, disasters, and public health crises. This collection of... Read more
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
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