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Safer Tech for Women and Girls: Meet the Asia Safety Showcase Finalists
26 March 2026
Across Asia, a new wave of innovators is challenging the status quo and reimagining how technology can not only connect people, but also protect, empower, and restore dignity in…
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Stories of Dignity and Resilience: How Frontline Responders in Myanmar Are Amplifying Community Voices
19 March 2026
This feature explores how UNFPA’s storytelling initiative is equipping frontline responders to document humanitarian realities ethically and responsibly...
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5 Ways to Strengthen Justice and Rights for Women and Girls in Asia and the Pacific
06 March 2026
Laws are meant to protect women and girls. Yet across Asia and the Pacific, for millions, justice and rights remain out of reach - from access to sexual and reproductive health…
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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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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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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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