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It is good to talk!

calendar_today 06 November 2023

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It is good to talk!

For the couples, they have learnt how to communicate better and manage internal conflicts and other challenging situations that often come up in relationships.

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The role of data and statistics in advancing the population and sustainable development agenda

calendar_today 06 November 2023

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The role of data and statistics in advancing the population and sustainable development agenda

The path towards sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region must be informed by robust, comprehensive and ethical data collection, analysis and dissemination.

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The threads that bind: How bilum-weaving in Papua New Guinea tells stories from the lives of women and girls

calendar_today 06 November 2023

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The threads that bind: How bilum-weaving in Papua New Guinea tells stories from the lives of women and girls

Through different patterns, bilums tell stories of joy, pain, transition, beauty – and gender inequality.

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Breaking The Chains: Inspiring Stories of Hope in Ending Child Marriage

calendar_today 11 October 2023

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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, Bipana, and Ragini – four…

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Ending Son Preference and Empowering Girls: A Path Towards Gender Equality

calendar_today 11 October 2023

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Ending Son Preference and Empowering Girls: A Path Towards Gender Equality

Gender-biased sex selection and son preference happens due to a complex web of tradition, economics, and social norms. A son is often perceived as a safety net, a protector of…

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Pio Smith appointed as new UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific

calendar_today 09 October 2023

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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. As the Regional Director for…

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From funding to financing: Calling policy makers to increase national budget allocations for sexual and reproductive health

calendar_today 07 October 2023

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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 for long-term socio-economic…

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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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