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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If you are attending the SVRI Forum 2026, don't forget to drop by and say hi at our exhibition booths (B5 and B8)! We have some interesting things planned 👀 #SVRIForum2026 #EndViolence @thesvri.bsky.social
An exhibition announcement for ARROW at the SVRI Forum 2026 set against a light background with colorful geometric, floral, and bird illustrations across the bottom and sides.

Text & Logos:
Top: SVRI Forum 2026 logo.
Main headline: "Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) will be exhibiting at SVRI Forum 2026!" with an orange button reading "Meet us at the Exhibition Hub!"    Bottom center: ARROW logo.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
📢📢 Cannot wait to join the conversations at the SVRI Forum 2026!! ARROW, Partners and Feminists are heading to the Forum and we are organising and engaging at various sessions and we invite you to join us! Swipe to view our events and engagements. #SVRIForum2026 #EndViolence @thesvri.bsky.social
A schedule graphic titled "ARROW's October 2026 in Bangkok": 
1. SVRI Forum 2026:
•	ARROW Organised Side Event: "Reframing Gender-Based Violence as a Reproductive Justice Issue: Praxis Based Strategies for Measurement, Elimination and Prevention of Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region" — 7 October 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Ballroom A, Bangkok Convention Centre at Centralworld.
•	ARROW Engagements (Invite only):
o	"Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship Workshop" (5 October 2026).
o	"Invisible No More: Addressing FGM in Asia Through Data, Evidence, and Action" (6 October 2026).
•	Poster Presentations (8 October 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Poster Area):
o	"Advocacy Strategies Towards Elimination of FGM/C in South Asia: A Review"
o	"Advocacy Strategies of Type IV FGM/C in Malaysia and Southeast Asia"
o	"A Decade of One-Stop Crisis Management Centre in Nepal: The Barriers and Opportunities in Post-Pandemic and Federal Nepal"
•	Oral Presentation: "Narratives of Female Genital Cutting Using a Pakistani Lens: Contextual Precarities and Making Space for Care and Conversation in Advocacy" - 8 October 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Ballroom C
•	Bottom Banner: "Also catch us at the exhibition booths B05 and B08!"
•	On the Sidelines (Invite only): "Asia-Pacific Feminist Solidarity Conversation".
2. Bangkok Climate Action Week:
•	"What the Plans Miss: Women and Asia's Climate & Energy Justice Plans" - 5 October 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Chulalongkorn University: Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building.
•	"Who Writes the Transition? Women's Leadership and the New Economy Across South and Southeast Asia" - 5 October 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at JustCo- One City Centre.
•	"Realising the Belem Gender Action Plan Commitments in the Asia Region" (Invite only). 
3. Asia Network to End FGM/C (Invite only):
•	"Third Asia Regional Partners Roundtable to End FGM/C". 
•	"Asia Network to End FGM/C Annual Convening"
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🚨 Attending the SVRI Forum 2026? Don't miss our side event👇 📅 7 October 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 In-person at Ballroom A, Bangkok Convention Centre at Centralworld 🔗 forms.gle/8fdwknBMqHxj... #SVRIForum2026 #EndViolence @thesvri.bsky.social @unfpa.org
ARROW’s SVRI Forum 2026 side event poster. 
Header & Logos:
•	Logos at the top: SVRI Forum 2026, ARROW, and UNFPA. 
•	Title: "Reframing Gender-Based Violence as a Reproductive Justice Issue: Praxis Based Strategies for Measurement, Elimination and Prevention of Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region." 
•	Event Details: 7 October 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Ballroom A 
•	Note: "Side event followed by networking and lunch." 
Speakers & Panelists (Headshots & Affiliations):
1.	Sivananthi Thanenthiran – ARROW 
2.	Alexandra Robinson – UNFPA 
3.	Rakshya Khadgi – Youth Scholar 
4.	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vanphanom Sychareun – University of Health Sciences 
5.	Prof. Dr. Rashidah SHUIB – ReHAK 
6.	Dr. Debjani Sahu – NCDHR 
7.	Hira Amjad – Dastak Foundation 
8.	Dr. Nur Rofiah – KUPI
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This, right here 👇
Violet gradient graphic with the ARROW logo on the top right. Body text reads: "Non-violence demands we go beyond peace. It demands justice and freedom from all forms of gender-based violence."
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As we mark the International Day of Older Persons 2026 under the theme “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” we stress that true longevity cannot be achieved without centring SRHR for all, especially older individuals in all their diversity! (1/2)
Two older women laugh as they look at the camera.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do not miss these events if you are at SVRI Forum 2026 or Bangkok Climate Action Week👇 ARROW, Partners and Feminists are organising and engaging at various sessions and we invite you to join us!
A schedule graphic titled "ARROW's October 2026 in Bangkok": 
1. SVRI Forum 2026:
•	ARROW Organised Side Event: "Reframing Gender-Based Violence as a Reproductive Justice Issue: Praxis Based Strategies for Measurement, Elimination and Prevention of Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region" — 7 October 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Ballroom A, Bangkok Convention Centre at Centralworld.
•	ARROW Engagements (Invite only):
o	"Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship Workshop" (5 October 2026).
o	"Invisible No More: Addressing FGM in Asia Through Data, Evidence, and Action" (6 October 2026).
•	Poster Presentations (8 October 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Poster Area):
o	"Advocacy Strategies Towards Elimination of FGM/C in South Asia: A Review"
o	"Advocacy Strategies of Type IV FGM/C in Malaysia and Southeast Asia"
o	"A Decade of One-Stop Crisis Management Centre in Nepal: The Barriers and Opportunities in Post-Pandemic and Federal Nepal"
•	Oral Presentation: "Narratives of Female Genital Cutting Using a Pakistani Lens: Contextual Precarities and Making Space for Care and Conversation in Advocacy" - 8 October 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Ballroom C
•	Bottom Banner: "Also catch us at the exhibition booths B05 and B08!"
•	On the Sidelines (Invite only): "Asia-Pacific Feminist Solidarity Conversation".
2. Bangkok Climate Action Week:
•	"What the Plans Miss: Women and Asia's Climate & Energy Justice Plans" - 5 October 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Chulalongkorn University: Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building.
•	"Who Writes the Transition? Women's Leadership and the New Economy Across South and Southeast Asia" - 5 October 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at JustCo- One City Centre.
•	"Realising the Belem Gender Action Plan Commitments in the Asia Region" (Invite only). 
3. Asia Network to End FGM/C (Invite only):
•	"Third Asia Regional Partners Roundtable to End FGM/C". 
•	"Asia Network to End FGM/C Annual Convening"
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reimagining a Feminist Future in Turbulent Times ✨ Despite the growing anti-rights, shrinking funding and civic spaces, ARROW in 2025 was committed to protect and expand regional civic spaces, fostered partnerships and alliances to advance SRHR and gender justice and advocated for SRHRJ for all.
A purple background featuring the cover page of the ARROW Annual Report 2025 titled "Reimagining a Feminist Future in Turbulent Times". Hand-drawn white arrows and text surround the cover highlight key coverage: "defending and reinforcing transparency and accountability", "collective action, amplified community voices", "evidence generation, movement building, and strategic advocacy", "advancing young people's SRHR", "building feminist movements", "Reflections from Siva", and "swipe for highlights".A violet slide titled "The Annual Report 2025". The body text reads: "Despite the growing anti-rights, shrinking funding and civic spaces, the Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) in 2025 strived to protect and expand regional civic spaces, fostered partnerships and alliances to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender justice, and advocated for sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice (SRHRJ) for all.

We have summarised our partnerships, milestones, and advocacy and research work in this annual report."A purple slide titled "Reflections from Siva" with a pink quote mark and a photograph of Siva speaking into a microphone. The quote reads: "We are embarking on our new strategic plan, which we believe will help us and our partners navigate these new waters."A violet slide titled "Generating Evidence, Creating Change". Over a photo of a workshop setting, white text reads: "ARROW focused on strengthening accountability for gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) by combining evidence generation, movement building, and strategic advocacy."
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This International Safe Abortion Day, we call on systems stakeholders to recognise CAC as essential healthcare. They must integrate comprehensive abortion care into universal health coverage and national health systems by removing legal, administrative, financial, and institutional barriers.
A light teal graphic featuring the International Safe Abortion Day logo at the top center.

Main text: Bold dark green heading: "We call on governments to:"

Body text below: "Make Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) an inevitable part of primary health care, universal health coverage, maternal health, emergency services and the referral systems."

Illustration: An illustration at the bottom shows two women advocates: one wearing a pink hijab speaking gesturing with her hands, and another holding a pink megaphone with her fist raised in solidarity.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's International Safe Abortion Day today and we echo the global September 28 campaign's call to advance reproductive justice and urgently strengthen health systems for comprehensive abortion care. Safe abortion IS healthcare ✊ #StrengthenHealthSystemsNow #AbortionIsHealthcare
A graphic against a clear blue sky background filled with colorful flowers blooming from the bottom.

Text & Logos: Bold violet text at the top reads: "Safe abortion is healthcare."

Below the text are logos for ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women), SAIGE (Safe Abortion Advocacy Initiative - Global South Engagement) and Kaleidoscope (Championing Reproductive Justice Centered Health Systems).
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today and every day, everyone should have the freedom to plan and the power to choose💪
A deep purple graphic featuring the ARROW logo in the top right corner.

Main text: "FREEDOM TO PLAN. POWER TO CHOOSE.", written in bold white and pink lettering. The letter "O" in "FREEDOM" and "POWER" is replaced with illustrations of red condoms.

Bottom text: Below a white horizontal divider line, the text reads: "WORLD CONTRACEPTION DAY 2026".
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 Introducing the SAIGE members who pilot tested the Advocate's Guide! Join the global launch of "An Advocate's Guide: Safe Abortion Research and Evidence Generation" this Friday! 📅 25th September 2026 ⏰ 7.00 PM MYT / 4.30 PM IST / 2.00 PM EAT/ 11.00 AM GMT 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4yam0w6
A violet promotional graphic for an event titled "An Advocate’s Guide: Safe Abortion Research and Evidence Generation," co-hosted by ARROW and SAIGE (Safe Abortion Advocacy Initiative Global South Engagement). 

Event Details:
• Date & Time: 25th September 2026 at 7.00 PM Malaysian Time 
• Venue: ZOOM 
• Note: French and Spanish interpretation available 

Featured Speakers:
• Pushpa Joshi – YoSHAN 
• Mong owa Ching Marma – Affasa Bangladesh 
• Phornsuda Phongnak – Tamtang Foundation 
• Pame Martín – García 
• Tasha Sandra – Femalliance Uganda 
• Peter Fongeh – Vision in Action Cameroon
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our asks are simple🤷‍♀️
A simple graphic featuring a stick figure wearing a beanie - the Be like Bill meme character. On the top left, violet coloured text reads: "We don't want to colonise Mars. We don't want an AI clone of ourselves. We don’t want conflict and war."

Bottom half has the text: "We want sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice for all. We want gender equality and gender justice. We want a peaceful and healthy planet."
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 Want to learn how to conduct community-based participatory research for evidence-based safe abortion advocacy as an SRHR advocate? Join the global launch of our advocate's guide this International Safe Abortion Day. 📅 25th September 2026 ⏰ 7.00 PM MYT / 4.30 PM IST / 2.00 PM EAT 🔗 bit.ly/4yam0w6
A violet promotional graphic invites viewers to the launch of "An Advocate’s Guide: Safe Abortion Research and Evidence Generation," co-hosted by ARROW and SAIGE (Safe Abortion Advocacy Initiative Global South Engagement). The event will take place on ZOOM on 25th September, 2026, at 7:00 PM MYT / 4:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM EAT, with French and Spanish interpretation available. The lower portion of the image displays a "REGISTER NOW" button alongside a preview mockup of the guide's cover.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨 Attending the SVRI Forum 2026? Don't miss this 👇 📅 Date: 7 October 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Venue and Modality: In-person at Ballroom A, Bangkok Convention Centre at Centralworld 🔗 RSVP here: forms.gle/8fdwknBMqHxj... #SVRIForum2026 #EndViolence
Event graphic for the SVRI Forum 2026 side event titled "Reframing Gender-Based Violence as a Reproductive Justice Issue: Praxis Based Strategies for Measurement, Elimination and Prevention of Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region." Organised by ARROW, the graphic states the session aims to provide space for interactive dialogue, collective analysis, and collaborative strategy-building to shift the discourse on GBV. Details show it takes place on 7 October 2026 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Bangkok Time at Ballroom A, Bangkok Convention Centre at Centralworld, followed by networking and lunch, with a call to "RSVP TODAY!"
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📢📢DON'T MISS THIS We are organising a two-day workshop to strengthen the capacity of media professionals and digital influencers to report on health-related issues using rights-based and evidence-informed approaches. Details👇 📅Date: 19-20 OCTOBER 2026 🔗Apply here: forms.gle/byggjpKm3dyY...
Event call for application poster for "MEDIA SENSITISATION WORKSHOP - Communicating for Change: Strengthening Media Narratives on Women and Girls in all their Marginalisation and Exclusion."

The poster, set on a textured violet background, invites participants to a two-day workshop on rights-based and evidence-informed health reporting scheduled for 19–20 October 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Graphic elements include a halftone illustration of a hand holding a megaphone, a hand holding a pen at the top right, and organisational logos at the bottom for ARROW, Gender Equality Initiative in Malaysia, and the European Union.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What benefits will a USD 100,000 INVESTMENT IN ASIA do to family planning? 👉 10,969 women and couples receive modern contraceptive care 👉 3,151 unintended pregnancies averted (565 unplanned births averted + 1,248 unsafe abortion averted) 👉 1 women’s and girls’ lives saved
An infographic on a purple and pink background displaying the health benefits of family planning with a USD 100,000 investment in Asia.

A central pink circle reads: "Health benefits of family planning with a USD 100,000 INVESTMENT IN ASIA." Surrounding it are three smaller dark teal circles with data:

- Top Circle: "10,969 women and couples receive modern contraceptive care"
- Bottom-Left Circle: "3,151 unintended pregnancies averted • 565 unplanned births averted • 1,248 unsafe abortion averted"
- Bottom-Right Circle: "1 women's and girls' lives saved"

The bottom of the graphic credits the source: "Source: Guttmacher (Family Planning Investment Impact Calculator)".
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our call to ensure sexual justice for all🚨 Sexual justice is ensuring that everyone has the freedom to make their own choices about their body. It is about guaranteeing UHC for everyone. It is also about ensuring gender equality, about accessible and affordable health care, consent and much more!
An infographic on a bright pink background with the ARROW logo in the top right corner. Large white text in the center asks, "What is Sexual Justice?". Arrows point outward from the central question to eight handwritten terms arranged around it:
- bodily autonomy (top left)
- gender justice (top right, underlined)
- consent (middle right)
- safe abortion (middle-lower right)
- reproductive justice (lower right, underlined)
- accountability (bottom center)
- Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) (bottom left)
- Affordable and accessible healthcare (middle left)
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
“I became interested in labor rights when I saw the working conditions of the women palm oil plantation workers who often are the most vulnerable in the production sector.” #IYD #IYD2026 #YouthDay ⌛
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
📢 SAY IT LOUDER At the High-Level Segment of the Economic and Social Council at the HLPF 2026, ARROW's ED Sivananthi Thanenthiran delivered this statement on behalf of the Women's Major Group (WMG) which represents more than 1200 Women's NGOs worldwide. 📽️ www.facebook.com/reel/1356916...
Graphic with a dark background featuring the text "High-Level Political Forum 2026" and the logo for ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women).

A prominent quote in pink reads: "We ask for more robust accountability processes in reporting on the SDGs; an honest, nuanced, and insightful understanding of the key drivers of deepening inequalities."

In the bottom right corner is a photograph of Sivananthi Thanenthiran wearing glasses and an orange saree, speaking at a microphone with her name displayed on the desk nameplate. The speaker attribution reads: "🎤 SIVANANTHI THANENTHIRAN, ARROW (ON BEHALF OF WMG)".Graphic with a dark background featuring the text "High-Level Political Forum 2026" and the ARROW logo.

A main quote in pink text reads: "We need to ensure a United Nations which is fit for purpose, however, without affecting agencies who are fully carrying out necessary programmes that are helping fulfil the SDGs on the ground through unnecessary mergers that will affect the mandates and reduce essential services."

In the bottom right corner, Sivananthi Thanenthiran of ARROW is seated at a conference table speaking into a microphone. The speaker attribution reads: "🎤 SIVANANTHI THANENTHIRAN, ARROW (ON BEHALF OF WMG)".
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Whatever Riju said ✊ At the Women’s Major Group’s (WMG) official #HLPF 2026 side event, ARROW’s Riju brought forward discussions from the 13th APFSD, the Young Feminist Forum and the APFSD Youth Forum 2026, highlighting how industry, innovation and infrastructure are not gender-neutral. #HLPF2026
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 graphics card featuring a photo of Riju Dhakal from ARROW against a dark background with violet and pink text. The banner text reads: "There are gendered dimensions behind the heart and soul of industries, investments and infrastructures." Below, a microphone icon mentions that the quote is from Riju Dhakal. The quote continues, "When we talk about industry, innovation, and infrastructure, the conversation is too often treated as gender-neutral as if factories, digital systems, products, services and networks affect everyone the same way. They don't." The logo for ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women) appears in the top right corner.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
On the afternoon of June 18 at ARJC 2026, right as participants were reflecting on the incredible milestones and solidarity of the abortion movement, Kaleidoscope: Reclaiming Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice for All stepped up to weave a new vision. #KaleidoscopeCollective
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Join APRCEM, RCNYO, APWLD and ARROW at this #HLPF2026 side event 👇 📅 8 July 2026 ⏰ 14:30 - 16:00 New York Time 📍 Conference Room A, United Nations Headquarters, New York
A promotional flyer for an HLPF side event titled "Delivering the 2030 Agenda and Multilateralism for the Peoples Through Cross-Regional Synergies." The event takes place on 8 July 2026, from 14:30–16:00 NY time, at the UN Headquarters in Conference Room A in New York. It features logos from the co-organizing partners: APRCEM, the UN Regional Commissions New York Office, APWLD, and ARROW.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📢📢 Attending the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026? Meet ARROW and partners at these events 👇👇 #HLPF2026
HLPF 2026 schedule titled "Meet ARROW and Partners at the HLPF 2026." The ARROW logo is in the top left, and a multi-colored wheel graphic representing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is in the top right.

The schedule details four event segments:

8 July: "No Sustainable Development Without Gender Justice: A Feminist Lens on SDGs 6, 7, 9 and 1" hosted by Women’s Major Group from 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET at Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), New York.

8 July: "Delivering the 2030 Agenda and Multilateralism for the Peoples Through Cross-Regional Synergies" hosted by APRCEM, UN ESCAP, RCNYO + other RCEMs and Regional Commissions from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET at Conference Room A, UNHQ, New York.

12 July: "Feminist Futures Beyond 2030" hosted by Women’s Major Group, noted as "By registration only."

16 July: "ECOSOC High-Level Segment: Way Forward to 2030 | Oral Intervention" from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET at ECOSOC Chamber (HLS), UNHQ.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In this episode, Amna Nasir unpacks how reproductive justice looks different through a disability justice lens, where access, care, rest, flexibility, and being believed matter just as much as rights themselves. 🎧 Listen to Episode 10: Reproductive Justice Reimagined here: youtu.be/YIVrEeo-NJ8.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The advocacy does not stop...until everyone has access to health care, particularly emergency services, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), mental health care and protection from further violence 💪
Graphic for World Refugee Day 2026 on a dark purple background with faint swirl patterns. In the top right corner is the ARROW logo and the text "asian-pacific resource & research centre for women". The main text in the center reads, "Safety is more than a shelter." with the word "Safety" emphasized in pink. A thin pink line with an arrow stretches across the bottom left above the text "WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2026".A continued design for World Refugee Day 2026. The ARROW logo is positioned in the top right. The main text in white lowercase font reads: "Holistic safety includes access to health care, particularly emergency services, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), mental health care and protection from further violence, among others." Final design for World Refugee Day 2026. The central text reads, "The advocacy does not stop... Until Everyone Is Safe." with the first phrase in pink and the second in bold white. A thin pink arrow underlines the text on the lower left, followed by the text "WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2026".
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Statistics from UNICEF reveal that, in fragile settings, girls face an even greater risk, with the prevalence of rape and sexual assault in childhood slightly more than 1 in 4. (1/2)
Graphic with a dark purple background and subtle swirling patterns. In the top right corner is the logo for asian-pacific resource & research centre for women. The main white text reads: "More than 1 in 4 girls in fragile settings experience rape or sexual assault during childhood. (UNICEF)". The phrase "1 in 4 girls" is highlighted in pink. Below it, more text reads: "However, access to post-violence care, including emergency contraception and treatment, is severely limited in these same settings." At the bottom, a pink horizontal arrow points right above the text: "INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT".
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
On World Environment Day, we list the ways to advance gender-responsive climate action 🌍✊ #WorldEnvironmentDay
An illustration with a dark purple and blue background featuring a globe overlaid with vector outlines of diverse people advocating, a person in a wheelchair, and someone holding a banner that reads "Gender responsive climate action now!". At the top left is the white and pink ARROW logo. The main text reads: "4 of the many ways to advance climate justice this World Environment Day." At the bottom, a bright pink horizontal rectangular banner contains the text: "Connect. Catalyse. Influence. ACT." accompanied by a white arrow pointing to the right asking for the audience to swipe right.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In this episode, Amna Nasir unpacks how reproductive justice looks different through a disability justice lens, where access, care, rest, flexibility, and being believed matter just as much as rights themselves. 🎧 youtu.be/YIVrEeo-NJ8
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Reproductive Justice Reimagined
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"We urge member States to build, invest and expand in sustainable Primary Health Care that includes providing and prioritising services around adolescent health and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health." #KaleidoscopeCollective (1/2)
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"We encourage Member States to ensure that comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) is fully integrated into national ECO frameworks." At the 79th World Health Assembly, ARROW's Programme Manager, Shamala, Chandrasekaran, delivered this statement (1/2)
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
"True global health equity and resilience are impossible without achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) that fully integrates comprehensive access to health, including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)." (1/2)
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
In times of polycrisis, health and Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice (SRHRJ) must remain a priority! This #May28, we continue to act, organise, and demand: #EssentialNotOptional and #StrengthenHealthSystemsNow ✨
An graphic with a pink grid background featuring an illustration of two people at the bottom.

The text reads: "In times of polycrisis, health and Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice (SRHRJ) must remain a priority. It is time for governments to prioritize health in public budgets, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and protect those most at risk of being left behind."
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
📢 Say it louder! Governments must work with civil society and communities to ensure health systems remain responsive to intersecting crises, including conflict, climate change, economic instability, and public health emergencies. (1/2)
An graphic with a purple grid background featuring an illustration of two Indigenous people at the bottom.

The text reads: "Strengthen democratic governance, transparency, and accountability in health systems. Governments must work with civil society and communities to ensure health systems remain responsive to intersecting crises."

The illustration shows two individuals with long, dark braided hair. The person on the left holds a sign that says "ESSENTIAL, NOT OPTIONAL." The person on the right, wearing a cream-colored parka with fur trim, has traditional facial markings and holds a raised fist in a gesture of solidarity. Yellow wavy lines and small abstract shapes accent the composition.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📢 ARROW is looking for a CONSULTANT!!! We are calling for Expression of Interest (EOI) for a Consultant to develop two Advocacy Briefs based on the Monitoring Report for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Malaysia. Apply here: bit.ly/EOIAdvBriefs... #jobalert #jobsearch
A vacancy announcement poster from ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women) featuring a purple background with abstract wavy lines and geometric patterns. At the top left, the ARROW logo is displayed. Large pink text below reads "APPLY NOW!". The main text is presented in white on a pink highlighted block: "Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)". Below it, the role is specified: "Consultant - Development of Two Advocacy Briefs Based on the Monitoring Report for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Malaysia". At the bottom left, the word "Deadline" is highlighted in a pink box, with the date "2 June 2026" written below it in white.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
SAIGE and Kaleidoscope Initiative will gather national-level advocates of safe abortion from the Global South to share strategies and experiences to lobby for legal reforms and strengthening health systems to increase safe abortion services access. 📅 26 May 2026 ⏰ 5.30 PM MYT 🔗 bit.ly/LnLSAIGEMay26
Flyer for the Linking and Learning Session titled "National Advocacy, Legal Reforms, and Strengthening Health Systems for a Changed Abortion Landscape," hosted by SAIGE and Kaleidoscope. The event takes place on 26 May 2026, via ZOOM, at 5:30 PM MYT / 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT. French and Spanish interpretation will be available. The flyer features four speakers: Lina Sabra (SALAMA, Lebanon), Mamta Bista (BBC, Nepal), Dr. Marcia Soumokil (IPAS, Indonesia), and Lafia Houcham (COJAS, Benin).
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
SAIGE and Kaleidoscope will gather national-level advocates of safe abortion from the Global South to share strategies and experiences in lobbying for legal reforms and strengthening health systems to increase access to safe abortion services. 📅 26 May 2026 ⏰ 5.30 PM MYT 🔗 bit.ly/LnLSAIGEMay26
Event flyer for a webinar titled "National Advocacy, Legal Reforms, and Strengthening Health Systems for a Changed Abortion Landscape." The top of the flyer features logos for SAIGE (Safe Abortion Advocacy Initiative Global South Engagement), and Kaleidoscope. The event details are enclosed in bright pink rounded rectangular boxes: Date: 26 May 2026 Venue: ZOOM Time: 5.30 PM MYT / 3.00 PM IST / 9.30 AM GMT Below the time, a small note reads, "French and Spanish interpretation available."
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
People with disabilities should not have to fight this hard just to reach care. 🎧 Episode 9 of Season 2: Bodies, Barriers, and the Pacific, streaming here: youtu.be/PjyEi4I6eO8?.... A ⌛
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Avec toute notre gratitude 💐🙌 Un immense merci à toutes les féministes issues de la diversité qui ont posé leur candidature pour l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026, représentant 36 pays d'Asie, du Pacifique et d'Afrique.
Une affiche infographique intitulée « ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI) » exprimant nos remerciements pour les candidatures reçues.

Détails clés :

Logos : En haut de l'affiche figurent les logos de « ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women) » et « AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA ».

Texte principal : Un grand « MERCI ! » est affiché en caractères gras violets au centre.

Statistiques : En bas, trois chiffres clés sont mis en évidence en gros caractères :

823 candidatures
22 pays d'Asie-Pacifique
14 pays africains.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
With gratitude 💐🙌 A massive thank you to all the diverse feminists who applied for the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026, representing 36 countries across Asia and the Pacific, and Africa.
An infographic poster titled "ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI)" expressing thank you for applications received.

Key Details:

Logos: The top of the poster features the logos for "ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women)" and "AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA".

Main Text: A large "THANK YOU!" is displayed in bold purple text across the center.

Statistics: At the bottom, three key metrics are highlighted in large numbers:

823 Applications
22 Asia-Pacific Countries
14 African Countries
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
🚨 Join ARROW and the Kaleidoscope Collective at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) The Kaleidoscope Collective will engage at the WHA79 with Member States and CSOs on advancing comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Services in Gender Just Health Systems.
A graphic on a purple background with a large, faint illustration of a megaphone in the center. At the top left, the "Kaleidoscope" logo appears with the tagline "Championing Reproductive Justice Centered Health Systems." The main text reads, "ARROW and the Kaleidoscope Collective are joining the World Health Assembly." Below this, smaller text states, "Let’s discuss the 79th World Health Assembly and why it is a critical moment for the Global South." A row of eighteen organizational logos is featured at the bottom, including ARROW.A purple and green graphic with a header that reads, "WHAT IS THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY? 🤔" The main body text explains: "The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the main decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). It brings together health ministers, stakeholders and civil society from around the world to set global health priorities, approve the WHO budget, and ensure that health for all remains a reality."An informational slide with a green header reading, "Why the 79th World Health Assembly matters 🙌." The purple background contains text stating that Member States remain committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development despite funding cuts. It adds: "The WHA79 will focus on making resolutions and building strategies on important topics, including universal health coverage, primary healthcare and maternal health."
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
C'est votre dernière chance : postulez dès maintenant à l'AAI 2026 ! Rejoignez l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026 : arrow.org.my/careers/arro... Date limite : 10 mai 2026 | 23 h 59 (heure de l'Est)
Une affiche annonçant le dernier appel à candidatures pour l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI). En haut figurent les logos d'ARROW et d'AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA. Au centre, en gros caractères violets gras, on peut lire le message « CLÔTURE DES CANDIDATURES AUJOURD'HUI », placé à côté d'un badge violet foncé sur lequel est inscrit « DATE LIMITE : 10 MAI 2026 ». Au bas de l'image, on voit une rangée de six femmes d'horizons divers parlant dans des microphones et participant à une discussion. L'arrière-plan est un dégradé doux allant du crème au rose.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This is your final call - Apply for the AAI 2026 NOW! Be a part of the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026: arrow.org.my/careers/arro... Deadline: 10 May 2026 | 11:59 PM ET 🔍Application open to nationals of eligible countries from Asia, Pacific and Africa.
A graphic announcing the final call for the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI). The top displays the logos for arrow and AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA. Centered in large, bold purple text is the message "APPLICATIONS CLOSING TODAY," positioned next to a dark purple badge that reads "DEADLINE 10 MAY 2026." The bottom of the image features a row of six diverse women speaking into microphones and engaging in a discussion. The background is a soft cream-to-pink gradient.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🚨🚨 Plus que 2 jours avant la date limite Postulez dès maintenant pour participer à l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026 : arrow.org.my/careers/arro... Date limite : 10 mai 2026 | 23 h 59 (heure de l'Est) Remarque : tous les documents et textes ont été traduits à l'aide de DeepL.
Une illustration pour l'« Appel à candidatures » de l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI). En haut de l'image figurent les logos d'« arrow » (Centre de ressources et de recherche pour les femmes d'Asie-Pacifique) et d'« AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA ». Au centre, un grand texte violet indique « ENCORE 2 JOURS », avec à côté un bouton affichant la date « 10 MAI 2026 ». En bas, une rangée de six femmes d'origines diverses. L'arrière-plan est un dégradé doux allant du crème clair au rose.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🚨🚨 Just 2 days until deadline Apply now to be a part of the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026: arrow.org.my/careers/arro... Deadline: 10 May 2026 | 11:59 PM ET 🔍Application open to nationals of eligible countries from Asia, Pacific and Africa.
A graphic for the "Call for Applications" for the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI). The top of the image features logos for "arrow" (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women) and "AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA". Large purple text in the center reads "2 DAYS TO GO," with a button next to it displaying the date "10 MAY 2026". At the bottom, a row of six diverse women. The background is a soft gradient of light cream to pink.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
🚨 L'engagement vous attend : l'AAI 2026 ! Appel à candidatures destiné aux jeunes femmes de toutes origines issues des régions d'Asie, du Pacifique et d'Afrique pour l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026 ✈️ Postulez dès maintenant : arrow.org.my/careers/arro...
Un dépliant annonçant l'appel à candidatures pour l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI). En haut, les logos d'ARROW et d'Akina Mama wa Afrika sont affichés. Le texte pose la question suivante : « Voulez-vous devenir une militante féministe internationale ? ».

Le titre en bas indique : « Postulez à l'ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI) », accompagné d'un appel à l'action « Date limite : 10 mai 2026 ». Le bas du dépliant présente une rangée de six militantes issues de divers horizons. L'arrière-plan est un dégradé doux allant du beige au rose, avec un grand point d'interrogation violet.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
🚨 Advocacy awaits you - AAI 2026! Calling young women in all their diversities from Asia, Pacific and Africa region to the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026 ✈️ Apply now: arrow.org.my/careers/arro... 🚨Deadline: 10 May 2026 | 11:59 PM ET🚨 #AAI2026
A call-for-applications flyer for the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI). At the top, the logos for ARROW and Akina Mama wa Afrika are displayed. The text asks, "Do you want to be a global feminist advocate?".

The bottom heading reads: "Apply for the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI)" with a call to action "Deadline: 10 May 2026." The bottom of the flyer features a row of six diverse women advocates. The background is a soft beige-to-pink gradient with a large purple question mark graphic.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED - APPLY NOW! AAI 2026 awaits you! Calling young women in all their diversities from Asia, Pacific and Africa region to the ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute (AAI) 2026! 🛩️ Apply now: arrow.org.my/careers/arro... 🚨New deadline: 10 May 2026 | 11:59 PM ET🚨
A promotional flyer for the "ARROW - AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026 (AAI)" Call for Applications. The top features the logos for ARROW and Akina Mama wa Afrika. Large text in the center reads "Deadline Extended," and a purple box specifies "APPLY BY 10 MAY 2026." The bottom of the flyer shows a collage of six diverse women speaking at microphones or engaging in discussion. The background is a soft gradient of cream and pink.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join us today! This #WD2026 side event is bringing together youth and intergenerational feminist leaders to explore how collective leadership can defend and advance SRHR. RSVP now (forms.gle/FhPyAYV5No3y...) or walk-in. 📅 29 April 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 📌 Meeting Room 109, MCEC
A poster for a side event at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference titled "Shifting Power, Sustaining Movements: Youth Leadership for SRHR Justice."

The top of the poster features logos for the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women), and COJAS-Bénin.

Event details are highlighted in pink boxes: "29 April 2026," "Meeting Room 109, Level 1," and "12:00 PM – 1:30 PM." Below this, italicised text reads: "Side event followed by networking and lunch. French interpretation available."

The poster includes circular headshots of seven speakers, arranged in two rows over a background of faint red wavy lines.
The top row features:

    Dr. Aleksandar (Sasha) Bodiroza, UNFPA APRO

    Sivananthi Thanenthiran, ARROW

    Aung Tin Myint, Myanmar

    SOUROU Marilyne A. S. P., Benin

The bottom row features:

    Sijan Gelal, Nepal

    Madusha Dissanayake, UNFPA

    Sai Racherla, ARROW
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Women Deliver 2026 Conference - Events to join tomorrow 1. Pitch for Power: Transforming narratives for a changed Abortion Landscape - Concurrent Session RSVP here: forms.gle/3fKX6q7jy5P4... 📅 Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Meeting Room 204, MCEC
A flyer for an event titled "PITCH FOR POWER: TRANSFORMING NARRATIVES FOR A CHANGED ABORTION LANDSCAPE" on a dark purple background.

At the top are logos for the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, ARROW , and the Safe Abortion Advocacy Initiative Global South Engagement (SAIGE).

Below the large yellow title, white text reads: "Join our WD2026 Concurrent session to see Global South champions of change pitch their creative strategies to transform narratives and advance safe abortion rights in their communities."

In the center are pink buttons with white text that read:

RSVP TODAY!
28 April 2026
Meeting Room 204
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

At the bottom is a drawn illustration of two smiling women standing side-by-side.
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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) @arrowomen.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Can't stop the excitement 🤩 The Women Deliver 2026 Conference starts today and ARROW, partners and young feminists are all set to convene for gender equality and gender justice 💪 Join us throughout #WD2026: arrow.org.my/women-delive....
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