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25 October 2024
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The gendered impacts of Myanmar’s devastating floods
Since 9 September, flooding and mudslides triggered by monsoon rains and the remnants of Typhoon Yagi have devastated 70 townships across 11 states and regions in Myanmar. More…
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04 October 2024
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United in the Deluge: UNFPA’s Partners and Community Volunteers Supporting Flood-affected Women and Girls in Myanmar for Essential Health Care and Protection
"The water rushed into my house. In just a few minutes, everything I owned was gone—my home, my small farm, livestock, and everything I belonged to. I can’t even imagine how we…
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19 September 2024
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“My only wish is to bring my child into a safe world" - A safe delivery against all odds: UNFPA’s support in collaboration with partners for maternal care in conflict-affected Rakhine
In the shadow of ongoing conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar, Mi Mi’s story of resilience and overcoming her fears echoes through the disrupted lives of many. At seven months…
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26 August 2024
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Bridging the Gap: Digital Innovation and Empowering Myanmar’s Young People for Their Wellbeings and Rights
"I felt so lost and stressed with everything happening around me. It was like being trapped in a never-ending storm," shared Zin, a 22-year-old young man in Yangon. "I needed more…
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12 August 2024
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Meet Monica: Champion of Change for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Community Empowerment
Discover the inspiring story of Monica, a determined advocate from Myanmar who, despite her own challenges with disability, has become a pivotal force for empowering disabled…
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25 July 2024
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Emergency Response by UNFPA and Partners Restores Dignity and Hope for Affected Communities in Kachin amid the Devastating Floods
"It happened so quickly. When I came back home from work, my home was already submerged. The water level was increasing inch by inch. I could bring nothing from my home. My child…
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27 June 2024
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Transforming Stigma into Strength: Empowering the LGBTQIA+ Community in Mon State
In the vibrant yet traditional landscapes of Mon State, Myanmar, where culture and modernity intersect, stands Kyal Sin Htet, a symbol of resilience and hope. She is profoundly…
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11 June 2024
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Lifelines on the Irrawaddy: Floating Clinics Deliver Critical Health Care to Myanmar’s Women and Girls
Amidst the serene but isolating waters of Myanmar's Irrawaddy River, an innovative mobile health service sails to the neediest communities, bringing critical healthcare where…
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31 May 2024
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Enhancing resilience and wellbeing of Myanmar’s Older People through community-led mental health and psychosocial support
In Myanmar, the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing humanitarian crisis have cast long shadows over the lives of people, particularly affecting one of the most vulnerable—the elderly…
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