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23 August 2018

Web portal with in-depth access to census data launched

A web portal that gives access to detailed data from the 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census was launched on 23 August, 2018. The portal allows policymakers, local authorities, journalists, the private sector, academics, civil society and the general public to undertake their own in-depth analysis of census data. Unlike

16 August 2018

International Youth Day 2018: Safe Spaces for Youth

On 12 August, a celebration was held in Ywangan, southern Shan, to mark International Youth Day 2018. Nearly 500 young people and key peace actors attended the event to celebrate International Youth Day with the theme Safe Spaces for Youth. Dr. San San Aye, Director General, Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Social

11 July 2018

World Population Day 2018: Family planning is a human right

To mark World Population Day 2018, a ceremony was held in Nay Pyi Taw on 11 July. The event celebrated the 2018 World Population Day theme Family planning is a human right. Jointly organized by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population and UNFPA, the event was held in the Thingaha Hotel convention centre. The ceremony