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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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Young voices from Mongolia, Nepal and Papua New Guinea on transforming their communities
13 August 2025
Young people play a vital role in shaping more just, inclusive, and sustainable communities. We invite you to hear from three young leaders who showcase the power of local youth…
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5 ways young people in Asia are building a better future for women and girls
12 August 2025
Across Asia and the Pacific, youth are driving powerful change: from keeping health clinics stocked with life-saving reproductive supplies, to mentoring girls to stay in school,…
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When the water rises: How women are adapting to a changing climate in north-eastern Bangladesh
05 August 2025
Sunamganj, BANGLADESH – When floodwaters sweep into the village of Bodipur in north-eastern Bangladesh, life does not pause – it adapts. For women like Shakila Akhter, a 24-year…
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A Mother’s Strength, a Hospital’s Promise: Triplets, Triumph, and the Tender Power of Care
21 July 2025
In a quiet corner of Friendship Hospital, under the soft whir of ceiling fans and the hushed urgency of midwives, a mother lay still—her body exhausted, her heart racing with both…
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Opinion-Editorial: The Real Fertility Crisis? Young People are Denied Choice
11 July 2025
On World Population Day, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Pio Smith highlights that every young person should have the power to decide their future where…
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Islanders leading the way: Resilience and rights in the face of climate change
10 July 2025
UNITED NATIONS, New York – “Reaching the furthest behind” has long been a guiding principle for UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. But in today’s…
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SITA: Nepal’s New AI tool could change how the country uses data
30 June 2025
What if getting insights from important surveys that inform policymaking in Nepal didn’t have to takemonths—or even years?
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Statement by the Regional Director at the launch of the State of World Population Report 2025 in Asia and the Pacific
25 June 2025
Thank you for joining us today for the regional launch of UNFPA’s 2025 State of World Population Report here at the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital…
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