Dr. Bashir NAJEEB

Pleased to join H.E. @AusAmbNP with the #RC @UN_Nepal & #UN_partners at the Humanitarian Staging Area in #Kathmandu. @UNFPANepal values #Australia’s support in strengthening #humanitarian preparedness & ensuring life saving services for #women & #girls during #emergencies in 🇳🇵

Conflict and disaster make girls more vulnerable to child marriage. We must ensure that humanitarian aid includes protection for those at highest risk. Join @UNFPA if you agree that every girl deserves a childhood, not a wedding ring: unf.pa/cm

Violence against women is widespread even in times of peace and is exacerbated in times of conflict. See how @UNFPA is helping protect women before, during and after crises: unf.pa/hum #ENDviolence

Delighted to cross paths with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as we celebrate 70 years of Japan-UN cooperation. @UNFPA appreciates our strong partnership with #Japan and its leadership in multilateral spaces.

Wonderful to experience a traditional tea ceremony at the start of my mission to #Japan. A grounding ritual that helps us appreciate the beauty in our world, and a reminder that even in uncertain times, peace can still be found in a single shared moment.

The hospital I visited in Uzbekistan is proof of its commitment to quality maternal health services, and how health reforms translate into impact. These efforts are reaching the last mile. @UNFPA is proud to support Uzbekistan in strengthening people-centered health systems.

A privilege to address the 2nd Asian Women’s Forum in Bukhara, #Uzbekistan. When countries fully harness the potential of all people, the possibilities are limitless. Let's ensure every woman and girl’s potential is unleashed.

Honoured to meet with H.E. @TNarbaeva, Chairperson of the Senate in #Uzbekistan. Appreciate her steadfast commitment to ensuring gender equality and opportunity for women and girls are at the center of national development.

The Asia-Pacific RLM brought our leaders together with a shared commitment to innovation and shaping the future of the region. This was about empowering change-makers and driving excellence to keep making @UNFPA fit for purpose. We are delivering, we are leading the way!

Privileged to meet with H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of #Uzbekistan. Strong leadership in the country is driving transformative reforms. @UNFPA remains a proud partner in building an inclusive, resilient, and prosperous future for 🇺🇿

Nepal elected Vice-Chairperson of #WHA79 ! Hon’ble Minister for Health Ms. Neesha Mehta elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the 79th World Health Assembly at Palais des Nations in Geneva today. @RPDSUBEDI @MofaNepal @mohp_nepal @WHO

🚫 Fear isn’t the best approach to making decisions. Instead of worrying about population numbers, we must ensure every young person has the right to healthcare, education, and a fulfilling life. Join @UNFPA to create rights and #ChoicesForAll: unf.pa/ddv

From demographic change and climate pressures to shrinking resources and growing political pushback, the challenges facing Asia and the Pacific are becoming more complex and interconnected. This week in Bangkok, UNFPA leaders from across the region came together with one shared focus: how we adapt, lead and continue protecting the health and rights of women, girls and young people in a rapidly changing world.

🤱 Medicine helps, but the soothing touch of a mother provides a type of healing that no technology can replicate. Join @UNFPA to honour the essential role mothers play in their children's health and well-being: unf.pa/mhh

Midwives are one of the smartest investments in global health. Join @UNFPA and partners at the World Health Assembly for an event on the Midwifery Accelerator. 🗓 19 May 2026 🕗 07:45PM CEST 📍Vieux Bois 🔗 Register here: unf.pa/wham #WHA79

Faith-based actors are powerful agents of change. At the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, I saw how #Uzbekistan draws strength from its heritage to build inclusive societies. Through partnerships rooted in trust, @UNFPA is safeguarding rights, choices and dignity.

1.8bn USD of new humanitarian funding announced by @StateDept will save millions of lives. The humanitarian community has a plan to reach 87m people with lifesaving aid and we’re determined to deliver.

Visit to Humanitarian Staging Area at the Tribhuvan International Airport provided us an insight into Nepal’s disaster preparedness arrangements. 🇦🇺 is working with development partners to help build DRR capability in Nepal.

📍Humanitarian Staging Area, Nepal A pleasure to host H.E. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, @AusAmbNP, together with Ms. Lila Pieters Yahia, UN Resident Coordinator, @UN_Nepal, @UNFPANepal, @ILO_Nepal & @UNDPNepal at the Humanitarian Staging Area in Kathmandu. Australia’s partnership with @WFP_Nepal has been instrumental in building and strengthening Nepal’s preparedness and logistics capacity, ensuring that response is swift and effective when emergencies occur.

Kazakhstan’s greatest asset is its young people. Engaging discussion on a shared digital future co-created by them, for them. As AI changes the way we live, we all must ensure that digital future is safe. @UNFPA is proud to support youth leadership and innovation.