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04 April 2025
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Story of Thet: How Humanitarian Aid Restores the Hope and Dignity for Women and Girls affected by Myanmar Earthquake
As the devastating earthquake shattered homes in Sagaing, Thet, a 38-year-old expectant mother, stood among the debris that had once formed her family’s humble home. The 7.7…
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31 March 2025
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Women and Girls Urgently Need Lifesaving Health Care Amid the Aftermath of Myanmar Earthquake
On March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, devastating communities across Mandalay, Sagaing, and beyond. Homes crumbled, bridges collapsed, and…
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29 March 2025
Press Release
UNFPA Myanmar mobilizes rapid response following devastating earthquake
Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, particularly affecting Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway, Bago, the North Eastern Shan states, and the Nay Pyi Taw Union…
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08 March 2025
Statement
For All Myanmar Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
This International Women’s Day, the United Nations (UN) in Myanmar stands in solidarity with women and girls across the country as they continue to demonstrate leadership,…
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11 December 2024
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United Actions, Collective Voices: Ending Gender-Based Violence Together
This November 25th to December 10th, UNFPA in Myanmar, in collaboration with UN Women, as co-chairs UN Gender Theme Group (UNGTG), leads the vigorous global effort in the 16 Days…
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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
Story
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
Story
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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