🚀 Exciting news from UNFPA Asia and the Pacific! Today marks the launch of #Equity2030Alliance in Asia Pacific, a crucial step towards empowering women & girls in science, tech, & finance. Together, let's redesign the world for gender equity! ➡️ bit.ly/41jGpPB

#EquityBydesign

…and that’s a wrap!

UNFPA’s #Equity2030 is officially launched in Asia and the Pacific!

Learn more on how establishments can partner to build a more equitable world: asiapacific.unfpa.org/en/news/unfpa-…

Meet the speakers as we launch UNFPA’s #Equity2030 Alliance in Asia-Pacific today!

Curious to know what it's about?

Read to find out: unfpa.org/equity-2030-al…

Interesting discussion at the UNFPA Asia-Pacific launch of the #Equity2030 Alliance with key private sector, academia & development partners.

The message is clear: there is a lack of gender equity in science, technology and financial solutions – and this must change.

Launching UNFPA #Equity2030 Alliance in Asia and the Pacific, Pio Smith, Regional Director for UNFPA #AsiaPac says:

'The world can progress only when all women and girls have access to gender equitable services, and an equitable future can only be achieved if advances in…

In a tech-driven world, it's crucial to include women and girls in solution-building. Let's ensure their voices aren't just heard, but actively integrated into product design and development. Learn more as we launch UNFPA's #Equity2030 Alliance in #AsiaPacific today:…

UNFPA Pio Smith UNFPAInnovation Tomorrow, UNFPA will launch the #Equity2030 Alliance in the #AsiaPacific region, where we will advocate for a redesigned world for women. What does this really mean? Listen to our latest podcast and hear from our Regional Director ‌Pio Smith on this: asiapacific.unfpa.org/en/holdonaminu…

Equity is not just a goal – it's a necessity. The #Equity2030 Alliance, which UNFPA will launch tomorrow in Asia and the Pacific region, will lead the charge to address disparities in sexual & reproductive health and rights worldwide. We call on all establishments to join us…

With 66,000 women dying in pregnancy/childbirth every year across APAC, the need for more trained & qualified midwives is crucial. By closing the deficit in the number of midwives, the world could prevent two-thirds of deaths – Pio Smith UNFPA Asia and the Pacific

Productive meeting with #SriLanka ‘s Permanent Representative to the United Nations , Amb. Mohan Peiris & United NationsFPAAsiaPacific Regional Director Pio Smith on the margins of the 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development. Sri Lanka renewed its commitment to #ICPD with a…

Rajini is in the 3rd year of her Midwifery Bachelor's Programme in #Nepal .

“I urge young people who want to contribute to society in the #healthcare profession to study to be a #midwife . When we are strong in numbers we can advocate for recognition, we can better serve pregnant…

'By strengthening #midwifery education, training, and support systems, governments & stakeholders can bolster the resilience of communities facing the impacts of #climatechange '

In his op-ed on Int'l Day of the #Midwife , Pio Smith calls for increased investments in #midwives …

This #DayoftheMidwife , tune in to the UNFPA podcast where UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Advisor for Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights, Catherine Breen Kamkong, and Midwifery Educator from #PapuaNewGuinea , Cherolyn Polomon, discuss how investing in midwives can saves lives.

Tune in now:…

Midwives are the single most important factor in stopping mothers and babies from dying during childbirth.

This #DayOfTheMidwife , join @‌UNFPA to celebrate the heroes who make motherhood safer: unf.pa/mid

#MidwivesSaveLives

When floods, earthquakes and other climate disasters hit communities, #midwives are part of the first responder teams, supporting affected women to deliver their babies safely, and to ensure the sexual and reproductive health needs and rights of women and girls are upheld.

This…

Midwives & nurses are nothing short of heroic in safeguarding lives and promoting the well-being of women & newborns, especially as the climate crisis intensifies across #AsiaPacific .

In my op-ed on #MidwiferyDay , I urge for increased recognition of their contribution to society…

Midwives make #motherhood safer 🧡

This #DayOfTheMidwife , join UNFPA to celebrate the heroes who protect the health and rights of mothers and babies around the world: unf.pa/mid

Discover the crucial role of women's leadership in driving sustainable development with insights from UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Director, Pio Smith

Tune in to India's Side event at #CPD57 : webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k…

#GramToGlobal

After 5-days of focused discussions, experience-sharing and strengthened collaboration, #CPD57 wraps up with member states reaffirming their commitment to the #ICPD promise as we mark 30 years since the landmark conference.

Women & girls must be at the heart of population…

Strong statements made today by member states during the #CPD57 side event on #Pacific SIDS organized by the Govt of #Vanuatu as people of these island nations face increasing challenges in accessing health services, and more.

As we prepare for the upcoming SIDS conference…