ARROW has a vision of an equal, just and equitable world where women and young people in all our diversities enjoy our full sexual and reproductive rights in Asia and the Pacific region.

In order to realise our vision, we have to work on transforming systems: we will work on changing the fundamental structures, policies and power dynamics of a system rather than just addressing its symptoms. Some core elements of systems that determine the achievement of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice are as mental models; policies, practices, relationships and resource flows; and power dynamics.

“ARROW is trying to reorganise ourselves to work more purposefully and more strategically in this time of rupture and chaos. We are embarking on our new strategic plan, which we believe will help us and our partners navigate these new waters. We are trying to work more intentionally to transform norms and narratives and shift power over the next five years, and we are committed to the long run.” – Sivananthi Thanenthiran, Executive Director, ARROW

Read more: About the Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)