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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... Read more
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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,... Read more
![Enhancing resilience and wellbeing of Myanmar’s Older People through community-led mental health and psychosocial support](https://myanmar.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/photo_frame_for_website1000x560-4.png?itok=PWGn9xxu)
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... Read more
![‘The thought of a safe delivery was a constant worry’: Supporting Pregnant Women in Myanmar's conflict-affected communities](https://myanmar.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/photo_frame_for_website1000x560.png?itok=EdOuJw6j)
‘The thought of a safe delivery was a constant worry’: Supporting Pregnant Women in Myanmar's conflict-affected communities
"Ever since I reached three months into my pregnancy, I've been fleeing my village due to frequent armed clashes. The displacement has made... Read more
![Lifesaving amidst the conflict: Story of a midwife in the displaced camp in Kachin](https://myanmar.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/untitled_design-3_0.png?itok=JS_zdJZk)
Lifesaving amidst the conflict: Story of a midwife in the displaced camp in Kachin
In Kachin State, where displacement and hardship has intensified due to the conflict, local midwife Lamawng Lum Naw serves as a vital pillar of hope... Read more
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Safeguarding the lives of women and their newborns: A Midwife's Story of Resilience and Hope
Daw San Win Phyu, a midwife with over 30 years of experience, embodies the spirit of dedication and care in the remote regions of Myanmar. At 68, her... Read more
![Figure 1: Community women participated in GBV and MHPSS awareness sessions in Kachin. Photo: UNFPA Myanmar](https://myanmar.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/dsc09129_1000x560.jpg?itok=XHUsU0EQ)
Ensuring protection and lifesaving support for women and girls in conflict-affected Kachin State
"In the shadows of the conflict, we live with fear. It's not just the violence outside that terrifies us; it's the violence that finds... Read more
![Figure 1 A woman with a dignity kit provided by UNFPA. Figure 1 A woman with a dignity kit provided by UNFPA.](https://myanmar.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/untitled_design-2_1.png?itok=FG5u7Nxp)
Restored dignity and hope:The stories of resilience among displaced women and girls in Myanmar
“The availability of sanitary pads and hygiene items is very limited in the displaced camp. It is very difficult for us to access these essentials... Read more
![Young participants actively engage in group exercise at CSE training organized by AFXB. Photo: UNFPA Myanmar Young participants actively engage in group exercise at CSE training organized by AFXB. Photo: UNFPA Myanmar](https://myanmar.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/dsc05685.jpg?itok=jmVE1dJX)
Harmonizing Differences, Embracing inclusion: The Pivotal Impact of Inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Training on Myanmar’s Youth
"As a youth living amidst ongoing conflicts, is like walking through a maze blindfolded. The crisis disrupts not just our lives but also our... Read more
![Together for Transformation: Myanmar's Stand Against Gender-based Violence](https://myanmar.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/news_photo_baykin_2_youth_voices_web_content_1000_x_560_px.jpg?itok=zES8i6fq)
Together for Transformation: Myanmar's Stand Against Gender-based Violence
In the evolving landscape of Myanmar, where diverse cultures and histories intertwine, the persistent issue of gender-based violence is deeply rooted... Read more