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Preventing violence against women: What works and what’s next for Asia-Pacific

08 Mar 2025

Danielle Sever, Director of the Global Development Section, DFAT, spoke about the urgent need for long-term investment in gender-based violence prevention efforts. © UN Women/Pathumporn Thongking

Updates

For indigenous women in the Philippines, women-friendly safe spaces extend a bridge to healthcare

24 Apr 2025

“Raising my kids and providing for their daily needs is tough, but the fulfilment I get from helping my tribe is already a priceless gift," Jacqueline smiles. © UNFPA Philippines/Ferdh Cabrera

News

Elopement or kidnapping? A love story in Afghanistan

13 April 2021

Many young people in Afghanistan have no say over whether or whom to marry. Pictured: a ring belonging to one Afghan child bride. © UNFPA Afghanistan

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Survivors of sexual violence need healing and justice even amid pandemic, leaders assert

29 September 2020

Women and Girls’ Treatment and Support Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi

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Mobile health teams bring critical services to women in remote Afghanistan

03 September 2020

A mobile health team midwife provides health services to a remote community. © ARCS Afghanistan

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Viet Nam releases landmark follow-up study on violence against women

28 August 2020

A new study from Viet Nam shows sluggish progress in eliminating violence against women, but attitudes are changing. © UNFPA Vietnam/Nguyen Minh Duc

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This is how much it will cost to realize the world we want

13 November 2019

In 10 years, the world could achieve three transformative results, at a price tag of only $264 billion, according to new research unveiled at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25. © UNFPA Uganda

Speech

Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Closing Ceremony

14 November 2019

News

In Myanmar communities torn apart by conflict, youth centres nurture health, learning and well-being

21 October 2019

The centres provide young people with knowledge about their bodies, relationships and health. © UNFPA Myanmar Thein Zaw Win

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Ensuring safe deliveries in a humanitarian crisis in Maguindanao

29 August 2019

Dr. Samama speaks to Ms. Tugay at a local clinic in conflict-affected Maguindanao, Philippines. © UNFPA Philippines/Kim Ian Tiu

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