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On September 18, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) was honored with the People’s Choice Award in the category of Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion at the HER AWARDS UNFPA, THAILAND 2024—a ceremony celebrating inspiring women. Representing the Association at the award reception were Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association; Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association; Mr. Panatphong Noradee, Manager of Knowledge Dissemination and Public Relations; Ms. Chanisiree Pumthong; and Ms. Luksika Ngohses…

During August 26–27, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association, welcomed and participated in a technical workshop on monitoring and evaluation of sexual and reproductive health programs with Dr. Rajrattan Lokhande, Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor, Humanitarian Programme, and Mr. Kumar Das, Senior Advisor – Performance, Learning and Impact, from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Participants in the meeting included Ms. Saneekan Rosamontri, Project Research and Development Manager; Ms. Padivarada Dermsunteah, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager; Ms. Orawan…

On August 26th, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association, together with Ms. Nuttakan Yimrit, Deputy Director of PPAT (Head Office), joined PPAT staff from all central and regional departments in attending a training session on workplace protection. The session aimed to build a shared understanding of rights and protections related to violations that may occur both externally and internally within the organization. The training was held in the 5th-floor conference room of the Somdet Uppatham Building, Soi…

On the morning of August 16th, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), participated in a panel discussion titled “Because Our (Sexual) Health Matters Equally: Ending Violence for Everyone’s Rights and Choices” organized by UNFPA Thailand (United Nations Population Fund). Panelists included Ms. Pariyakorn Suwan, Secretary-General of the National Council for Children and Youth of Thailand; Ms. Nunnaree Luangmoi, Director of the Center for Girls Foundation; and Mr. Rungphet Muangmit, Senior Social Worker…

On August 15th, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association, served as the moderator for the panel discussion titled “From Peer to Peer: Mechanisms for Empowering Youth in Remote Areas to Access Reproductive Health Equitably.” The panelists included Ms.Roongrasamee Sriwongphan, Deputy Director of the Health Center for Ethnic Groups,Marginalized Populations, and Migrant Workers; Ms. Chanthrarat Narumitwichayanan, Professional Nurse Practitioner at Ban Mae Na Health Promoting Hospital, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province; Mr. Jinnawat Khankhamkat, Senior Community Development…