The toolkit was initiated by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, International Planned Parenthood Federation East & South East Asia and Oceania Region, and FP2030 Asia - Pacific Hub, and in partnership with the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), to contribute to the generation of positive narratives for civil society partners, focal points and allies to support them in their work advancing SRHR— including improving access to modern contraceptives— across Asia and the Pacific, with a focus on marginalised and oppressed groups.
The Asia and the Pacific region has witnessed a concerning rise in anti-rights and antigender messaging, spread by a variety of actors and institutions. New narratives are needed for advocates to use that resonate with the diverse communities and constituencies across the region, to build understanding, tolerance and support of people and their right to bodily autonomy. T
he toolkit focuses on recommendations for how to most effectively move the public debate about SRHR rather than on how to most effectively persuade a decisionmaker in direct dialogue or through technical language to use in policymaking. This initiative can be seen as a first step in narrative building. However, the toolkit has limitations in terms of scope and priorities:
- Asia and the Pacific is a diverse and complex region offering unique perspectives. The toolkit does not aim to be a comprehensive survey or to offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, it highlights a small sample of public discourse on SRHR from different contexts, illustrating the rich differences that influence individuals’ experiences.
- It is essential to acknowledge the rich diversity of languages present in the region, each carrying unique cultural contexts and meanings. However, this project is limited by its English-language framework, which may not fully capture the nuances of local dialects and perspectives. This limitation underscores the need for ongoing dialogue and collaboration with local communities to ensure that discussions on SRHR are both relevant and accessible.
