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Humanitarians protecting women and girls in emergencies
19 August 2025
UNFPA is proud to stand with local health workers, volunteers and community responders. In 2024, we supported 46 emergencies in 16 countries in Asia and the Pacific, reaching…
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UNFPA and ASEAN strengthen partnership on population and development
24 February 2026
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during a high-level meeting between Dr…
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UNFPA and ACAI advance a shared vision for active ageing in ASEAN
24 February 2026
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance a shared…
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Critical care for pregnant women in a remote village
19 February 2026
Laghman, Afghanistan — In the dusty village of Baghagal Lowy Naw, Dur Bibi faced constant fear. Only three months into her pregnancy, the 37-year-old mother of three felt her…
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Female Genital Mutilation in Asia: Myths vs. Facts
05 February 2026
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is often mistakenly framed as a problem affecting “other regions.” Data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UNICEF shows that, in…
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Teaching AI to Help, Not Harm, Young Minds
01 February 2026
Artificial intelligence tools, including chatbots and digital mental health applications, are emerging as a way to extend support for young people in Asia and the Pacific, where…
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The transformative power of psychosocial support
22 January 2026
Khost, Afghanistan – Zuhra (not her real name) was born and raised in Iran, although her family's origins trace back to Khost province. She had never set foot in Afghanistan until…
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When partners walk together, every journey to motherhood becomes safer and stronger
16 January 2026
In the peaceful village of Makadai Décima in Bucoli, Baucau, lives Yolanda, a 34-year-old woman whose life has been a journey of love, learning, and transformation. Her days may…
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Letting the Light In: Making Violence Against Women Visible
08 January 2026
8 January 2026, Bangladesh - In 2024, hundreds of trained data collectors travelled across Bangladesh as part of the Violence Against Women Survey, ensuring women’s experiences…
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UNFPA launches $8.3 million appeal to protect women and girls after Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka
11 December 2025
In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered catastrophic floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched a USD 8.3 million…
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