SAARC, UNICEF South Asia, UNFPA and WHO called for increased commitment for critical services for over 2.2 million adolescent girls that give birth yearly in South Asia.
This call came at the Regional Dialogue on Adolescent Pregnancy in South Asia, which is being held in Kathmandu over 11-12 July 2024. Jointly organized by the agencies, the event was inaugurated by the Secretary General of SAARC, Ambassador Golam Sarwar.
“I appreciate the role of governments, UN agencies, NGOs and civil society for the improvements made by the SAARC region over the years in reducing teenage…