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Young women leaders fight teen marriage, push for better family planning in Indonesia
Bali, Indonesia – At the age of just 24, Anggraini Sariastuti has already faced down an ovarian tumor and fended off severe pressure to marry early. Today, she’s proudly standing up for the health... Read more
From adversity to activism – Nepal earthquake transforms young persons into advocates for sexual and reproductive health and rights
Pasang Sherpa never dreamt of how his life would change after April 25, 2015 – the day a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated his homeland, Nepal.
Poverty, drugs and violence against women: breaking the chain in Myanmar
In Shan state, deep in the opium producing 'golden triangle,' young volunteers lead the fight against gender based violence through... Read more
The Philippines: UNFPA alarmed over deletion of contraceptives budget
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is expressing concern over the non-inclusion of contraceptives in the Philippine government’s 2016... Read more
Youth demand a bigger say in development in Nepal
Nepal – 200 youth representatives called for a bigger role for young people in development planning and action at the first-ever youth conference held in the far-western district of Baitadi. A ten-... Read more
Sri Lanka: generations unite for development
Sri Lanka - Over 95 leaders from three generations have come together for a landmark forum to help Sri Lanka chart the way to middle-income status and tackle key population related challenges in the... Read more
Beyond food and shelter
The Philippines - Marites, 37, was nine months pregnant when tropical storm Ondoy, one of the worst floods that hit Metro Manila, swept away her family’s house along a riverbank in Cainta, Rizal in... Read more
Our rights. Our freedoms. Always
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, on the occasion of Human Rights Day Today, we mark the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of two landmark... Read more
Humanizing rights across Asia-Pacific: UNFPA’s #OurRights campaign is launched on World Human Rights Day
The #OurRights campaign invites everyone, including women, girls and young people, especially those in communities that have traditionally been... Read more
Youth and health staff going the extra mile to reduce unplanned pregnancies and STIs
"My job is to be accountable. The purpose of my job is to contribute to the development of rural Myanmar. This accountability applies very much to youth initiatives," a health manager of a Youth... Read more