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19 August 2025
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Humanitarians protecting women and girls in emergencies
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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28 October 2025
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UNFPA and ERIA strengthen regional cooperation on population ageing
TOKYO, 28 October 2025 – As countries across Asia and the Pacific experience rapid demographic transitions, population ageing is emerging as one of the defining challenges and…
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17 October 2025
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Open Heart Surgery Ward Inaugurated for Mongolian Children
This life-saving facility, established through a partnership between the Government of Mongolia, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Luxembourg, will…
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13 October 2025
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Solutions for inclusive disaster risk reduction
The Asia-Pacific region is the most disaster-prone in the world. In 2024, the region experienced over 140 natural disasters, affecting more than 87 million people and causing…
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08 October 2025
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Do No Harm: Joint Statement Against the Medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation in Asia-Pacific - A Call to Action
The medicalization of female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the most profound violations of the human rights and ethical principles that underpin healthcare practice. With…
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23 September 2025
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Shahana: An Edutainment Cartoon Promoting Life Skills for Bangladesh’s Adolescents
Dhaka, Bangladesh - For nearly a decade, Shahana - an animated edutainment series developed by UNFPA Bangladesh with the leadership of the Department of Secondary and Higher…
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10 September 2025
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Afghanistan earthquake: Shattered homes and rising risks for women and girls
Salma’s heartbreaking story is one of many in the affected provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan, affected by the earthquake
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09 September 2025
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5 ways stronger maternal health systems build climate resilience
Mothers and newborns are facing rising risks as the climate crisis worsens.
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01 September 2025
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Kriti Sanon is UNFPA India’s Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality
The United Nations Population Fund in India announced the appointment of acclaimed actor, producer and entrepreneur Kriti Sanon as its Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality…
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29 August 2025
Press Release
Diene Keita appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
New York, 29 August, 2025 – Ms. Diene Keita was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. She…
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