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13 November 2023
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We owe it to Aleta
While progress has been made, the dream to achieve gender equality and secure universal access to sexual and reproductive health remains elusive for many.
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08 November 2023
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Why demography is key to unlocking a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific
The Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference taking place next week is the perfect launchpad for collective action. Governments, civil society, young people and others can…
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07 November 2023
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A mother-daughter midwife team saving mothers and babies in Lao PDR
To meet the National goal of placing midwives in each health center by 2030, there is a need to upgrade 1,200 midwives to Higher Diploma level and a further 1,500 midwives need to…
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07 November 2023
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“Giving up is not an option”: Hope for Afghans forced out of school
Mursal knows that early marriage often results in early pregnancy, unleashing a cascade of negative consequences for both girls and their families.
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06 November 2023
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Zhang Jingdi: I want to be an exemplary older woman in China
If there is just one tip for staying healthy, it must be: Discover your life's passion and remain steadfast in its pursuit.
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06 November 2023
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Empowering Girls in Bangladesh: Marija's Journey Towards Gender Equality and Safety
We must remember the importance of supporting girls like Marjia, who are driving forces for change in the pursuit of gender equality and a brighter future for all.
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06 November 2023
Story
It is good to talk!
For the couples, they have learnt how to communicate better and manage internal conflicts and other challenging situations that often come up in relationships.
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06 November 2023
News
The role of data and statistics in advancing the population and sustainable development agenda
The path towards sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region must be informed by robust, comprehensive and ethical data collection, analysis and dissemination.
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06 November 2023
Story
The threads that bind: How bilum-weaving in Papua New Guinea tells stories from the lives of women and girls
Through different patterns, bilums tell stories of joy, pain, transition, beauty – and gender inequality.
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