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UNFPA and ERIA strengthen regional cooperation on population ageing
28 October 2025
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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Open Heart Surgery Ward Inaugurated for Mongolian Children
17 October 2025
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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Solutions for inclusive disaster risk reduction
13 October 2025
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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Do No Harm: Joint Statement Against the Medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation in Asia-Pacific - A Call to Action
08 October 2025
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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Shahana: An Edutainment Cartoon Promoting Life Skills for Bangladesh’s Adolescents
23 September 2025
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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Afghanistan earthquake: Shattered homes and rising risks for women and girls
10 September 2025
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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Kriti Sanon is UNFPA India’s Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality
01 September 2025
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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Diene Keita appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
29 August 2025
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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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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