Every year, UNFPA issues its State of World Population report, focusing on a particular aspect of the cross-cutting work we do globally to ensure every pregnancy is safe, every childbirth is wanted and every young person's potential is fulfilled. This year's report, "Shelter from the Storm: A Transformative Agenda for Women and Girls in a Crisis-Prone World", focuses on UNFPA's humanitarian response in the wake of natural disasters, conflicts and other emergencies.

It's a particularly timely topic for Asia-Pacific, the world's most disaster-prone region. The report contains many examples from across Asia-Pacific which, together with stories from crises elsewhere, clearly demonstrate why women, girls and young people must be at the centre of humanitarian response, not only as beneficiaries but active players in shaping their own destinies and well-being -- as well as the resilience of their wider communities -- in the face of formidable challenge.

UNFPA's State of World Population 2015 "Shelter from the Storm: A Transformative Agenda for Women and Girls in a Crisis-Prone World"

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the State of World Population 2015 launch

PRESS RELEASE: SHELTER FROM THE STORM: THE STATE OF WORLD POPULATION 2015