#AsiaPacific is home to 4.3B people from diverse backgrounds in gender, age, ethnicity, & sexual orientation. Yet, inequalities & social norms disproportionately affect vulnerable groups. Let us forge a world of rights, choices & opportunities for all! #WorldPopulationDay #APPC7

Strategic partnerships are essential to promote the care economy and achieve women’s empowerment. I am pleased to announce that ESCAP has joined the Global Alliance for Care – a space for collaboration to foster more equitable care systems. unescap.org/our-work/socia…

The Maldives is embarking on a new #SocialProtection framework. Read more in unescap.org/kp/2023/readin…

In Mongolia, over 80 per cent of the total labour force contributes to the social insurance system. This report identifies steps to help build Mongolia into an even more inclusive and resilient country bit.ly/3Rb7e5m

Ledua Lauti, an artisan, entrepreneur & advocate for the Deaf community in Fiji, works with her peers to create & sell artisanal handicrafts. On this #SignLanguageDay read her story on how sign language fosters social inclusion & fuels economic growth: bit.ly/3EI7lhD

The Netherlands, Ireland & Canada include #GenderEquality in about 80% of their development finance. More efforts needed from all development providers to reverse the declining trend in funding for gender equality. Discover new #ODA data: brnw.ch/21wHvhn |#OECDGender

📈 Investing in #WomenAndGirls can bring significant economic benefits for all. On International Women’s Day, United Nations ESCAP & UN Women AsiaPacific will convene the #AsiaPacific Regional Commemoration of #IWD2024, which is to accelerate progress on #SDG1 & #SDG5. ➡️ bit.ly/3wAPEjb

We mourn the loss of Senator Monthian of Thailand, a giant in the struggle for the human rights of persons with disabilities and a fervent advocate for disability rights at all levels. Rest in Peace. United Nations ESCAP #DisabilityRights

ESCAP is honoured to receive award for contribution to issues of older persons from Government of Thailand during national day of older persons 2024 United Nations ESCAP ท็อป วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา #ageing #olderpersons

IPS interviewed me, among others, on their piece on the relevance of the ICPD programme of action, 30 years after its adoption . ipsnews.net/2024/04/world-… Pio Smith United Nations ESCAP UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific

👏What an exciting time for Thailand🇹🇭 to have H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Thailand, and Chair of the Seventh Asia and Pacific Population Conference #APPC, to join the upcoming the high-level panel with the Chairs of the

H.E. Varawut Silpa-Archa, Thailand chair of the 7th APPC eloquently presenting the outcomes of the APPC at CPD 57 in UN hqrs in NY United Nations ESCAP ท็อป วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา

🌏 The demographic landscape of the #AsiaPacific has undergone positive change in the last few decades. But with newer challenges like an aging #population, inter-generational relations will be critical to ensuring sustainable societies. 🌻 Read more: buff.ly/3LyN7u8

🆕Check out the new United Nations ESCAP-UN Women AsiaPacific report: Charting New Paths for Gender Equality: Asia-Pacific Regional Report on #Beijing30. It highlights progress, gaps & forward-looking strategies to empower women and girls across the region: bit.ly/Beijing30-AP #GenderEquality

Welcome #Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 & #Vanuatu 🇻🇺 to the United Nations ESCAP Leave No One Behind Platform! The #LNOB Platform provides quantitative evidence on inequality of opportunity in 19 SDG indicators in 32 countries across Asia and the Pacific. 🔗 Visit the platform: buff.ly/3TfKosV

🌏 Ahead of the International #MigrantsDay, we launched the Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024! How does migration shape our region? 🔗 Discover insights & stories: bit.ly/AP-Migration20… #APMigration #ForMigration

🌏 On #MigrantsDay, we celebrate contributions of migrants worldwide and stand for their rights. Respecting & protecting these rights is the foundation for inclusive societies and effective migration governance. More in #APMigration report: bit.ly/AP-Migration20…

🌟 Breaking barriers for #WomenEntrepreneurs with disabilities! Our new report highlights the unique challenges they face and offers solutions to improve access to support, financing and opportunities. 📖 Read more: buff.ly/3BBXzzu #DisabilityInclusion

🌏 Indonesia is building a more climate-resilient, inclusive future. Alongside United Nations ESCAP, Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (Kementerian PPN/Bappenas) has launched the Climate Resilient and Inclusive #SocialProtection Project. 📰 buff.ly/wh4384B #ClimateAction

On behalf of United Nations ESCAP, I extend heartfelt condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand. Her life’s work in uplifting women & rural communities reflects our vision for inclusive and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.