WHO Highlights Challenges in Women's Health and Gender-Based Violence in South-East Asia

The WHO reports slow progress on women's health in South-East Asia, with high adolescent birth rates and stalled contraceptive use in several countries. The region has the highest prevalence of intimate partner violence at 20.5% in the past year. Mental health and substance abuse disproportionately affect women. WHO emphasizes integrating gender considerations in health policies and emergency plans. Campaigns like BecozSheMatters in India aim to raise awareness on women's health and gender-based violence.