Joint Op-Ed by UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO and the Luxembourg Embassy in Lao PDR commemorating World Health Day 2024. As the world grapples with the aftermath of COVID-19, the economic crisis and the impacts of climate change, the right to health for all is under threat. However, in Lao PDR, a partnership between the Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, Luxembourg and three United Nations agencies — UNICEF, UNFPA, and WHO — is sp...

Towards achieving universal access to SRHR and implementation of the ICPD PoA For People - through Progress - with Partners Quarterly Newsletter: January - March 2024

Adolescent pregnancy remains a pressing concern for girls in the Southeast Asia region, hampering their ability to pursue their dreams and aspirations. It is a profound violation of their human rights and imposes significant barriers to their personal, educational, social and economic development.The consequences of early pregnancies are vast, perpetuating cycles of inequality and impeding progress towards gender eq...