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We need a multisectoral approach to end child, early and forced marriage in Asia. UNFPAasia is pleased to co-host the launch of two important reports with Plan International @PlanAsia to accelerate these efforts in the region @UNFPA UNFPA Executive Director Björn Andersson

Landmark population symposium will chaired by prime minister of Pakistan along with chief justice on addressing rapid population growth in the country on 5th December 2018

Excited that a ground breaking National Symposium on FP will be organized tomorrow in Pakistan. Looking forward to many positive outcomes, stay tuned for more updates! #FP2020 #RBFP

"2017 census has at least opened our eyes that we realize that there are 9 million pregnancies in a year, 4 million are unwanted, out of which 2.2% are aborted. Therefore, we need to work on the supply of family planning services to meet the demand as well"- Secretary Zahid Saeed

"The health of the mother and child is imperative to not only to make sure that we have a healthy population but it is a basic human right that we need to understand. "- Secretary, M/o NHSR&C Zahid Saeed.

"To significantly increase the CPR, integrated service delivery both at community and facility levels, existing public health facilities should be equipped to provide comprehensive contraceptive services” -Ms. Lina Mousa, Country Representative, UNFPA

"UNFPA, as a principal global organization with the mandate for family planning, is ready to assist the Government of Pakistan in building consensus on high quality, equitable family planning as a national priority working with key stakeholders"Ms. Lina Mousa (Country Rep. UNFPA)

"We need to teach people why family planning is important – and why we need to plant trees. We should use digital media, mosques and other channels to share these messages. Availability of contraceptives is an issue that needs to be addressed"Imran Khan,Prime Minster.

The rights-based approach for #familyplanning needs to include: -Agency and autonomy -Availability -Accessibility -Acceptability -Quality -Equity -Informed Choice Learn more: bit.ly/2rrmoq5 #HumanRightsDay

“This is a human rights issue. Every child born will be exposed to the burden of population growth Pakistan need to pay attention to its population issues. This is the main aim for the new task force."-Mr. Mian Saqib Nisar, the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan

The rights-based approach for #familyplanning needs to include: -Agency and autonomy -Availability -Accessibility -Acceptability -Quality -Equity -Informed Choice Learn more: bit.ly/2rrmoq5 #HumanRightsDay

Today we had very productive discussions on developing SOPs for issuance of contraceptives to NGOs at Karachi

Read out our new publication on task sharing to improve maternal, child and family planning services. "Task sharing in health workforce: An overview of community health worker programmes in Afghanistan, Egypt and Pakistan. goo.gl/YSc1C7. @hrpresearch Moazzam

Today we had very productive discussions with parliamentarians from all major political parties on CCI recommendations on rapid population growth in the country. Glade to note that all political parties representatives endorsed these recommendations and extends support.

As 2018 comes to an end, UNFPA Pakistan would like to thank all our Pakistani partners for their immense support and participation in 2018 & wish you all #HappyNewYear2019 We are looking forward to continuing our work towards ensuring rights and choices for all.

📜 A step forward! Parliamentary Forum on Population agrees to move a draft resolution—prioritizing population in national policy. Dr. Luay Shabaneh (UNFPA) calls it key to 🇵🇰's progress in health, education & economy. 🤝 With UNFPA in Pakistan Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office & Population Council

This is what hope looks like. Razia, a #fistula survivor from #Pakistan, shares a joyful moment with her daughter. Her smile says it all: Recovery, dignity and a new beginning is possible. On Int’l #DayOfHope, she is our reminder to turn hope into action, leaving no one behind.

🔊 UNFPA’s new Global Strategic Plan was endorsed this week - charting our course for the next 4 years. With renewed focus on #PopulationDynamics, we’ll keep driving progress across #AsiaPacific so every woman & girl can live with dignity & safety.

وزیر اعلیٰ بلوچستان میر سرفراز بگٹی سے یو این ایف پی اے کے کنٹری ریپریزنٹیٹو لوائے شبانے نے ملاقات کی، ملاقات میں آبادی، ماں اور بچے کی صحت، نوجوانوں کی فلاح اور ڈیٹا پر مبنی پالیسی سازی پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال ہوا۔ بلوچستان میں آبادی سے متعلق مؤثر حکمتِ عملی کے لیے صوبائی ٹاسک