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Championing Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
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ARROW is looking for a CONSULTANT!!! 📢

We are looking for a consultant for the Development of a Regional Advocacy Brief for the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).

Apply here: arrow.org.my/careers/deve...

#jobalert
A violet graphic featuring the ARROW logo in the top left corner. Large pink text reads "APPLY NOW!" followed by white text stating: "We are seeking a consultant for the development of regional advocacy brief for the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59)." At the bottom, a pink box labeled "Deadline" sits above the date "27 December 2025." The background features a subtle repeating pattern of female symbols.
December 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Update on the APFSD Youth Forum 2026 applications ✨✨

We are in the process of reviewing applications. We will notify selected participants by the end of this week.

Thank you for your patience.

#APFSDYouth2026
A blue informational graphic for the APFSD Youth Forum 2026 featuring a faint map of the Asia-Pacific region in the background. The top displays the APFSD logo and text reading "APFSD: Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development," followed by "Youth Forum 2026, 18-20 February | Bangkok, Thailand." The center contains a message inside a white border: "Update. We are in the process of reviewing applications. We will notify selected participants by the end of this week. Thank you for your patience."
December 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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📢 Presenting to you the NEW ARROW for Change on resisting the anti-rights: arrow.org.my/publication/...

This issue of ARROW for Change (AFC) examines accelerating interconnected crises.
December 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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On Human Rights Day, we make a call to decriminalise abortion and ensure access to safe, affordable, and comprehensive abortion care within just and inclusive health systems free from all forms of violence.

#16Days #16DaysofActivism
A pink graphic featuring the ARROW and Saige logos. The heading reads, "Did You Know?" followed by the text: "Gender-based violence (GBV) leads to harmful impacts on the reproductive health of women and girls across their life course." A pink graphic featuring the ARROW and Saige logos. The heading reads, "Did You Know?" followed by the text: "Increased intimate partner violence lead to more unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, increased risks of complications and maternal deaths take place." A pink graphic featuring the ARROW and Saige logos. The heading reads, "Did You Know?" followed by the text: "States which criminalise abortion and limit abortion access also perpetuate violence by risking the health of pregnant persons who are denied safe and legal abortions." A pink graphic featuring the ARROW and Saige logos. The heading reads, "What can we do?" followed by the text: "Let’s call all States to decriminalise abortion and ensure access to safe, affordable, and comprehensive abortion care within just and inclusive health systems free from violence."
December 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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🚨🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW!!

DATE: 10 December 2025 | Human Rights Day
TIME: 3.30 PM – 5 PM Malaysia / 2.30 PM – 4PM Thailand / 1.15 PM – 2:45 PM Nepal / 7.30 AM – 9 AM UK / 10.30 AM – 12 PM Kenya / 7.30 PM – 9 PM Fiji
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Poster for the Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW) event. Title: Launch of the ARROW for Change on Resisting the Anti-Rights: Building Inclusive Movements, Enabling Feminist Agenda setting Beyond 2030 in Asia and the Pacific. Details: 10 December 2025 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Malaysian Time | Venue: ZOOM. Speakers (with affiliations): Sivananthi Thanenthiran (ARROW), Dr. Ayesha Khan (ODI Global), Ishani Cordeiro (Women Enabled International), Phyu Nwe Win (WOSSO Fellow | APFSD Youth Scholar), Sanyulandy Leowalu (YGSI), and Menka Goundan (ARROW).
December 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Today we highlight Sri Lanka, where new research by Women's Action Network and Sisterhood Initiative reveals how silence, secrecy, and social pressure sustain FGM/C.

Digital advocacy is now helping break that silence, connecting women across regions and generations.

#EndFGMCAsia #16Days2025
December 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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🚨Introducing the speakers for the 'ARROW for Change' launch on Human Rights Day!

📅 10 December 2025
⏰ 3.30 PM – 5 PM Malaysia / 2.30 PM – 4PM Thailand / 1.15 PM – 2:45 PM Nepal / 7.30 AM – 9 AM UK / 10.30 AM – 12 PM Kenya / 7.30 PM – 9 PM Fiji
🔗 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Poster for the Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW) event. Title: Launch of the ARROW for Change on Resisting the Anti-Rights: Building Inclusive Movements, Enabling Feminist Agenda setting Beyond 2030 in Asia and the Pacific. Details: 10 December 2025 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Malaysian Time | Venue: ZOOM. Speakers (with affiliations): Sivananthi Thanenthiran (ARROW), Dr. Ayesha Khan (ODI Global), Ishani Cordeiro (Women Enabled International), Phyu Nwe Win (WOSSO Fellow | APFSD Youth Scholar), Sanyulandy Leowalu (YGSI), and Menka Goundan (ARROW).
December 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Together with the Bridgespan, India team, the Kaleidoscope Collective revisited their own organisational readiness for reproductive health systems support work!

#KaleidoscopeCollective
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December 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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🚨🚨 Join our 'ARROW for Change' launch on Human Rights Day!

DATE: 10 December 2025 | Human Rights Day
TIME: 3.30 PM – 5 PM Malaysia / 2.30 PM – 4PM Thailand / 1.15 PM – 2:45 PM Nepal / 7.30 AM – 9 AM UK / 10.30 AM – 12 PM Kenya / 7.30 PM – 9 PM Fiji
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A purple event poster titled "Launch of the ARROW for Change on Resisting the Anti-Rights," with the subheading "Building Inclusive Movements, Enabling Feminist Agenda setting Beyond 2030 in Asia and the Pacific." The top left displays the ARROW logo (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women). Event details are listed in pink boxes: Date is 10 December 2025, the venue is ZOOM, and time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Malaysian Time. A "REGISTER NOW" button is circled in the lower left. The bottom right corner features an image of the publication cover.
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Resource hubs to learn more about Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)🙌🙌

Be a part of our #CSE4ALL campaign: forms.gle/FcyBcZDqo4Mr...

#16DaysOfActivism (1/2)
On a purple background is the text "Where to access Comprehensive Sexuality Education online?" At the bottom is "Let’s list five resource hubs to access such resources✌️" with an arrow sign which is asking the user to swipe to read more. On a pink background is the text "Sex, Body, and Health videos by The Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU)" with a screenshot of the website at the bottom. On a pink background is the text "AMAZE" with the screenshot of the website at the bottom. On a pink background is the text "Love Matters - A collective content bank and collaborative space for digital SRHR content creation" with the screenshot of the website at the bottom.
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Asia Network to End FGM/C Member and Co-Founder of End FGC Singapore, Saza Faradilla uses spoken word to reclaim her body and voice after experiencing Female Genital Cutting as a child.

Watch her powerful video as part of our #16Days2025 campaign.

#16Days #EndFGMCAsia #UNiTE #16DaysofActivism
November 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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✨✨ A huge thank you to everyone ✨✨

We are very grateful to have received such an amazing response to the APFSD Youth Forum 2026 Call for Applications!!

✅ 2,121 applications received from 47 countries across Asia and the Pacific

✅ 466 Abstracts received

#APFSDYouth2026
An infographic poster on a blue background with a stylised map of the Asia-Pacific region. The main text reads "APFSD - Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Youth Forum 2026 18-20 February | Bangkok, Thailand" "Thank You!" Below the main title are four key statistics: 2121 Applications from 47 Asia and the Pacific Countries, and 466 Abstracts from 26 Asia and the Pacific Countries. A pink banner at the bottom states: Selected applicants will be informed by 15 December 2025. At the very bottom are the logos of the organisations that are co-convening, collaborating, and partnering for the event.
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Gender-based violence (GBV) is systemically perpetuated and rooted in power, control, and inequality.

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#16Days #16DaysofActivism
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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📢📢 The COP30 Asia and the Pacific Regional Brief is out!!

Access it here: arrow.org.my/publication/...

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November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Finally, here's Puteri, our WOSSO Asia and the Pacific Fellow from Malaysia, hoping she can contribute towards climate action 💪 Live from the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties - #COP30!

#AsiaPacific #WOSSO
A smiling Puteri Majid, stands in front of a blurred aerial photo background of a landmass surrounded by water. Puteri is holding up her conference badge. Text overlay reads: "30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30)." Below this is a large quote: "I hope my voice can contribute to the betterment of our people and the planet." Puteri's name and title are listed below the quote: "Puteri Majid, Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Asia and the Pacific Fellow." Logos for WOSSO, Gender Links, ARROW, Mannion Daniels, and the UK International Development are at the bottom.
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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"I hope #COP30 truly becomes the Indigenous COP that it was promised to be, with meaningful representation of Indigenous Peoples, women, and grassroots voices at the heart of every agenda."

Our WOSSO Asia and the Pacific Fellow Mega from Nepal, shares her hopes live from COP30!

#AsiaPacific #WOSSO
A smiling Mega Maskey, wearing glasses, stands in front of a blurred background of greenery and water. Mega holds her conference badge. Text overlay reads: "30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30)." Below this is a large quote: "Indigenous people, women, and grassroots voices should shape gender-responsive adaptation plans, equitable climate finance, and locally-led climate solutions." Mega's name and title are listed below the quote: "Mega Maskey, Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Asia and the Pacific Fellow." Logos for WOSSO, Gender Links, ARROW, Mannion Daniels, and the UK International Development are at the bottom.
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Now over to Khaliut.

Khaliut, our WOSSO Asia and the Pacific Fellow from Mongolia, regarding adaptation and loss and damage mitigation. Live from the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties - #COP30!

#AsiaPacific #WOSSO
Khaliut Baasansuren smiles slightly in front of a blue and green background. Text overlay reads: "30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30)." Below this is a large quote: "I hope COP30 can drive ambitious action and real implementation regarding adaptation and loss and damage mitigation." Her name and title are listed below the quote: "Khaliut Baasansuren, Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Asia and the Pacific Fellow." Logos for WOSSO, Gender Links, ARROW, Mannion Daniels, and the UK International Development are at the bottom.
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Advancing health and well-being, including SRH information and services for advancing social development ✨

On 5 Nov, ARROW, along with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), jointly organised a virtual Solutions Session at the WSSD2.

More on our WSSD2 engagement: mailchi.mp/arrow/update...
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Oh hey - let's hear from our WOSSO Asia and the Pacific Fellow Maria from Pakistan, on her expectation regarding the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). Live from the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties - #COP30!

#AsiaPacific #WOSSO
A smiling Maria Iqbal Shah stands in front of a blurred background of greenery and water at COP30. Text overlay reads: "30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30)." Below this is a large quote: "Ensure gender-responsive and inclusive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) implementation that empowers women and marginalised groups as agents of climate action." Her name and title are listed below the quote: "Maria Iqbal Shah, Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Asia and the Pacific Fellow." Logos for WOSSO, Gender Links, ARROW, Mannion Daniels, and the UK International Development are at the bottom.
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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📢 FINAL CALL: #APFSD YOUTH FORUM 2026 - Call for Applications

Submit your application to attend the annual APFSD Youth Forum 2026 by 11:59 PM BKK Time today!

Call for applications: forms.gle/nioGr5fT3XsZ...
Call for abstracts: forms.gle/nWmBzGB87BC8...
More details: arrow.org.my/apfsd-youth-...
An informative poster for the APFSD Youth Forum 2026's call for applications with a dark blue background. The forum is set to take place from 18-20 February in Bangkok, Thailand in a Hybrid Modality. The poster prominently displays the question: "LAST DAY TO APPLY" Application Deadline: 16 November, 2025 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time) The bottom features logos of co-convenors, collaborators and partners. Above this section, two young people are featured, holding up one of the previous Call to Action documents from the Forum.
November 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Apply now to join the APFSD Youth Forum 2026!

🟢 Funding available for a select number of participants.

Event details:
Date: 18-20 February, 2026
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
Call for applications: forms.gle/nioGr5fT3XsZ...
Call for abstracts: forms.gle/nWmBzGB87BC8...

#APFSDYouth2026 #Opportunity
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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🚨🚨🚨𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃: 𝐀𝐏𝐅𝐒𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Apply now to join the APFSD Youth Forum 2026 in February 2026 in a hybrid format.

🟢 Funding available for a select number of participants.

📅 18-20 February, 2026
📌 Bangkok, Thailand
Modality: In-person and Online
Details: arrow.org.my/apfsd-youth-...
An informative poster for the APFSD Youth Forum 2026's call for applications with a dark blue background. The forum is set to take place from 18-20 February in Bangkok, Thailand in a Hybrid Modality. The poster prominently displays the question: "Deadline extended! Call for Applications and Abstracts" The text announces a call for applications for young people from Asia and the Pacific region to attend the forum, and also a call for session abstracts. Application Deadline: 16 November, 2025 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time) The bottom features logos of co-convenors, collaborators and partners. Above this section, two young people are featured, holding up one of the previous Call to Action documents from the Forum.
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Join our side event at COP30!

This side event will centre center SRHR within the global climate change agenda, specifically the UNFCCC's Gender Action Plan (GAP) and wider negotiations.

📅11 November, 2025
⏰13:15–14:45 local time
📌Room 9, Hangar Convention and Fair Centre of the Amazon, Brazil
A poster for a side event at the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) titled: "Taking the Leap: Implementing SRHR in Climate Action." The background features a partially blurred image of several young women and is overlaid with a stylized green mountain landscape. The event details are: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 13:15 – 14:45 in Side Event Room 9, Hangar Convention and Fair Centre of the Amazon, Belém, Brazil. The bottom of the poster displays the logos of the co-organising groups: SRHR & CJ Coalition, ARROW, DFPA, Women Deliver, WEDO, and Education Equality Sustainability.
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Joining the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30)? Meet ARROW, Partners, and Young Feminists 👇

Do not miss our side events "Taking the Leap: Implementing SRHR in Climate Action" on 11 November, and "Young Women’s Health on a Warming Planet: Challenges and Opportunities" on 12 Nov!
Poster highlighting engagements of ARROW, partners, and young feminists at the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. November 11th: Side event titled "TAKING THE LEAP: IMPLEMENTING SRHR IN CLIMATE ACTION." Hosted with the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights & Climate Justice Coalition, Danish Family Planning Association (DFP), Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), and Women Deliver. Time: 13:15-14:45 Location: Side Event Room 9, Hangar Convention and Fair Centre of the Amazon, Belém, Brazil. November 12th: Side event titled "YOUNG WOMEN'S HEALTH ON A WARMING PLANET: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES." Hosted with Gender Hub Azerbaijan. Time: 16:10 - 16:55 Location: Children and Youth Pavilion, Blue Zone, Hangar Convention and Fair Centre of the Amazon, Belém, Brazil.
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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🚨Happening next week: ARROW and Partners’ Virtual #WSSD2 Solutions Session

📅 5 November, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Qatar Time
📌 Virtual on ZOOM
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🌐 Spanish, French, and International sign language interpretation available.

#SocialSummit2025
Promotional image for the WSSD2 Solutions Session, 'Realising SDG3 on health and well-being including sexual and reproductive health information and services with women and girls at the centre,' subtitled 'Imperative for advancing social development in the Global South.' The virtual event is on 5 November, 2025 at 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Qatar Time via ZOOM. The background features a young woman wearing a hat and smiling. Register to attend the WSSD2 Solutions Session. Spanish, French, and International sign language interpretation available.
October 31, 2025 at 4:17 AM