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05 May 2025
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Delivering Hope for Pregnant Women: A Midwife’s Story Amid Myanmar’s Earthquake
In the immediate aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on 28 March 2025, essential services, including health services, were disrupted, leaving women and girls…
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28 April 2025
Press Release
UNFPA appeals for $12 million to support women and girls affected by Myanmar earthquakes
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has launched a flash appeal for US$12 million to provide life-saving assistance to 680,000 people, particularly…
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21 April 2025
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Myanmar Flash Appeal – April 2025
On 28 March 2025, two devastating earthquakes struck central Myanmar, affecting over 17 million people across six regions and states. With more than 6.3 million people now in…
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17 April 2025
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“These Small Things Reminded Us That We Are Not Forgotten”: A Mother’s Story Amid Myanmar’s Devastating Earthquake
“I felt a mix of fear and anxiety—it was terrifying,” she remembers. A few weeks later, that terror still haunts her. “Even now, I struggle to sleep. I always feel unsafe.” The…
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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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