"In both Myanmar’s conflict zones and Afghanistan’s cumulative humanitarian crises, the message is clear: access to SRHR isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. These services help women navigate their way through crises, offering them control over their bodies and futures at a time when so much else feels beyond their power. Yet, SRHR remains underprioritised in humanitarian aid. Women and girls in crises aren’t just underserved—they are often overlooked entirely. This must change." 🗞️Read MSI Asia Pacific Executive Officer Merewyn Foran's blog on AVPN: Resilience in Humanitarian Crisis: Why Sexual and Reproductive Health is Vital for Stability. https://loom.ly/qYEKgnQ
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We are the support office for MSI in the Asia Pacific region, based in Australia. Children by choice, not chance.
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Our work ensures women everywhere can determine their own futures. We are the support office for MSI in the Asia Pacific region, based in Australia. We support programs in Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea, and other projects within the broader MSI global network. Our mission: Children by choice, not chance.
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- Sexual and reproductive healthcare, Advocacy, Reproductive rights, and Partnerships
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Following International Day of People with Disabilities #IDPWD on December 3rd, MSI Asia Pacific celebrates the Australian Government’s launch of the International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy (IDEARS). “Australia is setting the stage for real, lasting change that will enable people with disabilities not just to be in the room but to lead the conversation.” - Kerryn Clarke, ADDC Executive Officer Australian Disability and Development Consortium Australian Council for International Development Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade https://loom.ly/wJFx_mU
The Australian Government’s International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy: a transformative step for inclusive development – MSI Asia Pacific
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We are thrilled to be partnering with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and UNICEF through the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's commitment to improving access to life-changing sexual and #reproductivehealth and #rights across our region. Contraception = gender equality 👏 Dr Lucas de Toca PSM
Australia is committed to the universal realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Today, on International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, we've launched the new $56.8 million Towards Universal Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in the Indo-Pacific program. The new program will support UNFPA, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Marie Stopes International and UNICEF to improve access to, and quality of, services for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Southeast Asia. It will also contribute towards eliminating violence against women and girls, including harmful practices like child, early and forced marriage. The new program complements the Transformative Agenda for Women, Youth and Adolescents in the Pacific Phase 2 program, which commenced in November 2023 and is delivering similar support and services across the Pacific. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGxtvyec UNICEF United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) UNFPA Asia and the Pacific International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Simon Cooke @mariestopes
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Our Director of Advocacy and External Relations Bonney Corbin was part of the Australian delegation at the Asia Pacific #Beijing30 Ministerial Conference last week, to build consensus and take action ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 2025. Reproductive rights are human rights, now and always 💪💪💪
Chair, Australian Women's Health Alliance. Advocacy & External Relations Director, MSI Asia Pacific.
“Globally we are seeing and responding to war, violent conflict, political and economic insecurity and the wind back of reproductive rights. Full sexual and reproductive rights are human rights. They’re not negotiable. Australia will continue to work towards ensuring every person everywhere is respected and empowered to make decisions for themselves and to have access to the services they want and need. Achieving #GenderEquality and protecting women’s rights demands consistent and vigilant action. Now is the time to strengthen our determination.... The realisation of gender equality means a just safer, more stable and prosperous world for everyone. We must ensure the world continues to push forward....” Padma Raman PSM, Executive Director, Australian Government Office for Women speaking in Bangkok today at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The Asia-Pacific #Beijing30 Ministerial Conference gathers officials, civil society, youth groups, academics, the private sector, UN entities, and others from across the region to assess progress, address challenges, develop strategies, build consensus and accelerate action. Read more about it at this link; at the bottom of the main page are details of how to watch live online for the next two days: https://lnkd.in/gkR9AqMP. Tags: #ICPD #CSW69 #SRHR #WomensRights #WomensHealth MSI Australia MSI Asia Pacific United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (NATSIWA) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs UN Women Girls Run the World
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Our global CEO Simon Cooke from MSI Reproductive Choices briefed members of the Australian Parliamentary Group on Population and Development (APGPD) at Parliament House yesterday. Joined by Executive Officer of MSI Asia Pacific Merewyn Foran and MSI Canberra Nurse Unit Manager Kathleen Pritchard, the panel spoke about the challenges and progress made in protecting choice and rights in Australia and globally. We look forward to the continual support of the APGPD in progressing reproductive health and rights.
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Congratulation to our Executive Officer Merewyn Foran on her appointment to the Board of the Australian Council for International Development 👏
We're pleased to welcome two new members to ACFID's Board, Merewyn Foran and Michael Stolz. Merewyn, Executive Officer at MSI Asia Pacific, brings a wealth of experience in NGO leadership, marketing, and fundraising, with senior roles across the private and non-profit sectors, including Hagar Australia, World Vision, and RSPCA. Michael, Executive Director at Australian Lutheran World Service, has over 30 years of expertise in business consulting, project management, and governance across transport, energy, and defence. Both bring wonderful skills and experience to support ACFID's vision. Welcome Merewyn and Michael!
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In Nepal, the legalisation of abortion has led to a significant drop in maternal mortality rates. But the potential return of the US global gag rule threatens this progress. “You can’t strengthen the health system in four years and then stop for four years. Next time you have to start from scratch.” Tushar Niroula, Executive Director of MSI Nepal 🗞️Read the full story on how access to choice is shaping the lives of women and girls in Nepal and MSI Nepal's response here: https://loom.ly/Jf_kLf0
‘One-man anti-abortion army’: shadow of US global gag rule looms over Nepal’s family planning services
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“This is an absolutely disturbing period in history, where sadly policy rollback threatens to take away the rights and dignity of women worldwide.” - Tushar Niroula, MSI Nepal Country Director A Trump re-election will disrupt global reproductive health efforts and embolden the global anti-rights movement. Continued support from donors and collaboration with partners is essential to ensure the delivery of life-saving healthcare, regardless of US policy changes. Read our media statement: #USelection #Trump #SRHR #womensrights #abortion #globalhealth
Donald Trump’s presidency signals devastating setbacks for global reproductive rights
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Thank you for visiting our wonderful team in Cambodia, Stephanie Copus Campbell AM GAICD!
Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality | Board Director | Nationally Accredited Mediator
What an incredible visit to Cambodia, where I learned a lot about effective approaches to case management, the delivery of destigmatised sexual and reproductive health services and ways to give.agency and voice to garment workers to advocate successfully for better conditions.
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📣Last week, MSI team members from our international teams hosted a United Nations General Assembly and Summit of the Future event with the Government of Canada, the Government of Nepal, SheDecides, FP2030, and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health. We asked leaders to speak out about why they #ChooseChoice and share commitments they are making to sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. #UNGA
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