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Ending unmet need for family planning
Ending maternal mortality
Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
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Press Release
As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
15 November 2022
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life…
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Opinion-Editorial: Why rights-based family planning is central to sustainable development
10 November 2022
In the lead up to the International Conference on Family Planning, to be held in Pattaya, Thailand from 14- 17 November 2022, UNFPA’s Regional Director in Asia and the Pacific,…
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Statement
Keynote Speech: Dr. Rachel Snow, UNFPA – 8 November, 2022
10 November 2022
6th Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Population Ageing
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Press Release
Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Population Ageing kicks off with calls for strengthening demographic resilience
08 November 2022
As more and more countries struggle with the consequences of low fertility rates and population ageing, governments must strengthen resilience towards demographic change by…
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Press Release
Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Population Ageing to be held in Seoul on 8-10 November
06 November 2022
In the month in which the world population is expected to reach 8 billion, a global symposium will discuss the implications of low fertility and population ageing and what can be…
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Innovating for equality & inclusion
24 October 2022
This collection takes a look at innovations advancing the rights of women, girls and the most marginalised across the Asia-Pacific region. Using tools like blockchain and TikTok,…
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Photo story: Pakistan floods
20 October 2022
The multiple crises facing millions of women and girls as Pakistan reels from worst flood in its history
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Press Release
Promoting gender equality is key to ending son preference
05 October 2022
The preference of having a son remains a pervasive form of gender inequality and discrimination in a number of countries in Asia, the Balkans and the Caucasus, as well as in…
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News
Investing in every stage of her life
01 October 2022
Opinion-editorial by Mr. Björn Andersson, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, calling on countries to…
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