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Bangkok, 15-17 November 2023

Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference

STORIES

A mother-daughter midwife team saving mothers and babies in Lao PDR

A mother-daughter midwife team saving mothers and babies in Lao PDR

To meet the National goal of placing midwives in each health center by 2030, there is a need to upgrade 1,200 midwives to Higher Diploma level and a further 1,500 midwives need to be deployed to cover maternity care needs.

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“Giving up is not an option”: Hope for Afghans forced out of school

“Giving up is not an option”: Hope for Afghans forced out of school

Mursal knows that early marriage often results in early pregnancy, unleashing a cascade of negative consequences for both girls and their families.

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The Resolute Mahila Sarpanch Prem Devi Meena

The Resolute Mahila Sarpanch Prem Devi Meena

I am happy to report that peace has been restored. I am proud of the mother and son who took it upon themselves to alert me and ensure that their daughter and sister did not meet the cruel fate of being sold.

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Empowering Girls in Bangladesh: Marija's Journey Towards Gender Equality and Safety

Empowering Girls in Bangladesh: Marija's Journey Towards Gender Equality and Safety

We must remember the importance of supporting girls like Marjia, who are driving forces for change in the pursuit of gender equality and a brighter future for all.

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An athlete and advocate: Family planning empowered Lily to empower other women in Vanuatu

An athlete and advocate: Family planning empowered Lily to empower other women in Vanuatu

For Lily, having access to quality sexual and reproductive health information and services, helped her to decide the size of her family.

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