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The importance of investing in the early stages of a girl so that she can age with dignity

calendar_today 01 October 2023

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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 the occasion of International…

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Recovery: one year after the devastating Pakistan floods - photo stories

calendar_today 19 September 2023

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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. Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)…

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Safe, regular and orderly migration for inclusion and sustainability

calendar_today 06 September 2023

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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 represented 2.3 per cent of the…

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

calendar_today 24 August 2023

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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. Nan was practising a…

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Opinion-Editorial: Humanitarians deliver, no matter what

calendar_today 18 August 2023

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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, says humanitarians need protected…

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  Humanitarians: no matter what

calendar_today 18 August 2023

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Humanitarians: no matter what

Humanitarians are first responders navigating conflicts, natural hazards, extreme weather, disasters, and public health crises. This collection of stories provides a glimpse into…

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Meet 3 young women preparing for the impacts of climate change

calendar_today 11 August 2023

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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 concerns central to decisions about…

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Midwives stand by women

calendar_today 08 August 2023

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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.

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

calendar_today 07 August 2023

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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 rises. Today, the United Nations…

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