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3 December 2023
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This collection shares the stories of 6 of the fellows taking part in the program who are creating a better world by building be

Solution Seekers for an Inclusive Future

One in every seven people in the world has a disability. Governments across the region need to build more inclusive services to deliver education,... Read more

3 December 2023
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Woman in multicoloured hat smiling in front of trees looking to camera.

Frontline Heroes: Midwives in Papua New Guinea fighting against gender-based violence

Midwives like Diana play a critical role in the health system of Papua New Guinea, offering lifesaving obstetric care in a country with high maternal... Read more

30 November 2023
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Woman in yellow shirt with ocean in background.

Frontline Heroes: The challenges and triumphs of a gender-based violence counsellor in Milne Bay

“It’s not about me as a counselor, but always about the survivor”, as a counsellor for nearly two decades, Ana-Latu recounts her over twenty five... Read more

27 November 2023
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Faces of Resilience

Photo story: Faces of Resilience

As the world gathers in Dubai for COP28, the destruction from Cyclone Lola last month in Vanuatu is a brutal reminder of the intensification of... Read more

25 November 2023
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Four women in bright colours smiling and laughing.

Data is crucial to preventing gender-based violence

From informing policy and advocating for change to measuring progress on commitments, investing in quality and ethical data is a key component to... Read more

17 November 2023
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The Seventh Asian and Population Conference was held from 15-17 November 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand

UN population and development review in Asia and the Pacific urges focus on individual rights and choices

Delegates from across Asia and the Pacific underscored the significance of population and development in a region home to more than 60 per cent of... Read more

15 November 2023
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A photo of Diene Keita

Opening Statement of Deputy Executive Director, Programme, UNFPA, at the 7th Asian & Pacific Population Conference

Statement delivered by Ms. Diene Keita, Assistant-Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director (Programmes) of UNFPA at the official opening of... Read more

13 November 2023
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We owe it to Aleta

While progress has been made, the dream to achieve gender equality and secure universal access to sexual and reproductive health remains elusive for... Read more

8 November 2023
Statement
Why demography is key to unlocking a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific

Why demography is key to unlocking a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific

The Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference taking place next week is the perfect launchpad for collective action. Governments, civil society... Read more

7 November 2023
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Simmaly and Amina during the International Day of the Midwife event in 2022.

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... Read more

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