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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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Press Release
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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Opinion-Editorial: On the frontlines of crisis: Why health workers need urgent protection and funding
19 August 2025
On World Humanitarian Day, Pio Smith, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, warns that global funding cuts and escalating attacks on healthcare are colliding at the…
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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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