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Gender, the Environment and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific
Published in 2018
Source: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
This report looks at gender inequalities as they relate to food and nutrition security and to the agriculture, energy, water, fisheries and forestry sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. It captures the key messages and policy lessons that could guide policymakers, private sector leaders and other actors involved in the gender and environmental arenas.
Leave no one behind – Advancing social, economic, cultural and political inclusion of LGBTI people in Asia and the Pacific
Published in 2018
Source: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The report highlights progressive social and political forces, including the increasing role of LGBTI groups in advocacy, that are propelling progress towards more widespread acceptance of LGBTI people and recognition of their needs and rights. It explores the factors that are contributing to advances in some countries in areas such as legal recognition and social […]
Pre-APFSD 2018 Youth Forum Statement: Young People’s Vision for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Asia Pacific
Published in 2018
Source:
On 23-24 March, youth advocates and youth-serving organisations from the region convened in Bangkok for the Pre-APFSD 2018 Youth Forum, which continues the discussion from last year’s Youth Forum, focusing on the implementation of the Agenda 2030 in Asia-Pacific. This youth statement was the result of the discussions between the youth participants, looking at the […]
ARROW for Change – SRHR in the Era of the SDGs (Hindi Translation)
Published in 2018
Source:
This is the Hindi translation of the ARROW for Change – SRHR in the Era of the SDGs. For the English version, click here. Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) opens the door for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) agenda to move forward on the global stage; in line with recent […]
Switched On – Youth at the Heart of Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific
Published in 2018
Source: United Nations
This report is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of youth-related, evidence-based and strategic participatory policy making, planning and programming. The current status, challenges and opportunities for the youth of Asia and the Pacific are also highlighted. The report also supports the understanding and practical responses — by governments, civil society, the private sector, […]
Gender and Economic Policy Management Initiative Asia and the Pacific
Published in 2018
Source: Asia Pacific Regional Centre, UNDP
In most countries time spent in unpaid work exceeds time spent in paid work. In many countries, unpaid work activities are the largest sector in an economy. This module exposes participants to the concept of unpaid work first introduced in Module 1. It explores how unpaid work might be considered – or ignored – in […]
Projecting Progress: The SDGs in Asia and the Pacific
Published in 2018
Source: Overseas Development Institute
This regional scorecard presents Asia-Pacific’s likely progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda, if trends continue on their current trajectories. It uses data collected during the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) period and calculates progress forward to establish where we would be in 2030 if current trends continue. This is one of a series of […]
Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health for People with Disability
Published in 2017
Source: Sexual Health & Family Planning Australia (SH&FPA)
As part of the “Growing a National Approach” project, SH&FPA established a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) which include the Disability Special Interest Group (DSIG) which was convened to provide SH&FPA with advice and expertise on sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) needs and issues, specifically as they relate to disability. It was agreed that […]
A Deeper Silence: The Unheard Experiences of Women with Disabilities and Their Sexual and Reproductive Health Experiences: Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Tonga
Published in 2017
Source: Australian Government - AusAID
This report contains information gained in situation analyses exploring the SRH needs of women with disabilities in three Pacific Island countries: Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tonga. UNFPA undertook these situation analyses to gain greater understanding of the opportunities and needs experienced by women with disabilities in relation to their ability to realize their sexual and […]
Health Sector Response to Gender-based Violence – Case Studies of the Asia Pacific Region
Published in 2017
Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
This report presents the findings of the Assessment of the Health Sector Response to GBV in the Asia Pacific region. The report first outlines some of the definitional issues related to GBV and why it is considered a public health issue. It then details the assessment methodology and provides a brief background of the Asia […]