TANNA, Vanuatu - “Family planning is the reason why I was able to pursue my dreams of becoming an athlete.” Lily Iawantak, 34, of Tanna Island, Vanuatu, is a professional athlete who grew up in a culture where women’s careers are rarely prioritised, compared to those of their male counterparts. “I am so blessed to have a male champion of women’s sexual and reproductive health like Kasi as my partner,” Lily said....

CANCUN, Mexico. “I am extremely proud that Samoa has won this award! ‘Leaving No One Behind’ has been the driving force behind the Spotlight Initiative to ensure that young people are included and are at the center of all development programmes in Samoa, so as to prevent violence against women,” Ms. Gabrielle Apelu exclaimed in joy. Ms. Apelu, a member of the Civil Society National Reference Group and Comprehensive...

Pacific Harbour, FIJI - "After I complete this Family Planning training by UNFPA, I am confident I will be able to provide better advice to my fellow women who visit our hospitals in choosing the right family planning method which is suitable for them," said Ms. Alumita Cataki, a midwife from the Makoi Birthing Unit in Suva. She is among the 24 health service providers from 18 health facilities across Fiji...