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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
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
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
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
“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.
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
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... Read more
Zhang Jingdi: I want to be an exemplary older woman in China
If there is just one tip for staying healthy, it must be: Discover your life's passion and remain steadfast in its pursuit.
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... Read more
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.