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07 November 2018
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An icon of youth empowerment
“That was the first time for me experiencing such international summit. I was really excited about what kind of experiences and challenges I would encounter at the summit…
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25 October 2018
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Statistics students meet in contest of minds
“As one of the contestants, I am excited to participate in the competition. Whatever ‘WIN’ or ‘LOSE’, this competition will give us an opportunity…
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17 October 2018
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The power to choose how many children to have must rest with women and couples
This statement marks the Myanmar launch of UNFPA’s State of World Population report on 17 October 2018. Can women and couples in Myanmar choose the number of…
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16 October 2018
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Working into old age to survive in Myanmar
KAYIN, Myanmar — “I have no choice but to pull a trishaw from morning to evening. My wife is sick, and we have to pay for her treatment. I am so tired, but if I stop…
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23 August 2018
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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…
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16 August 2018
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International Youth Day 2018: Safe Spaces for Youth
SHAN, Myanmar - 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…
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25 July 2018
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Youth camps promote peace in Myanmar
BAGO, Myanmar - “If young people are united, we can have greater participation in the peace-building process”, says 18-year-old Khun Htet Shar from Bago. He is one of…
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11 July 2018
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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…
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02 July 2018
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Social workers and doctors team up to defend the life, health and dignity of women inside Myanmar’s camps
RAKHINE, Myanmar - “Very bad things happen during religious festivals. Most community members go to join in the ceremonies, and those women who remain at home are very…
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