The second expert panel Step Into Her World: Engaging to Empower Online discussed key drivers of misinformation on family planning and contraception online, the need for credible voices on popular platforms and the importance of sustained dialogue. “Our diverse region has one of the highest unmet needs for contraception and the lowest contraception prevalence rate, and these statistics are concerning. They also called for wider public support to join in the pledge and give voice to women’s health needs and empowerment. “Safeguarding women’s health and preserving the progress made on access to contraception remain our top priority amidst COVID-19. Retrieved from: https://www.unfpa.org/press/new-unfpa-data-reveals-nearly-12-million-women-lost-access-contraception-due-disruptions(2) International Planned Parenthood Federation “COVID-19 pandemic cuts access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for women around the world.” https://www.ippf.org/news/covid-19-pandemic-cuts-access-sexual-and-reproductive-healthcare-women-around-worldCOR-UN-WHC-TH-0004-1 (09/21)

Source: Bangkok Post September 29, 2021 03:00 UTC