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24 November 2015
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Youth and health staff going the extra mile to reduce unplanned pregnancies and STIs
"My job is to be accountable. The purpose of my job is to contribute to the development of rural Myanmar. This accountability applies very much to youth initiatives," a health…
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23 November 2015
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Second batch of census data materials on way to townships and sub-townships
Yangon - Following the distribution of the first batch of Census data materials that ended in September 2015, the second batch of Census materials are now on their way to 330…
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19 November 2015
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UNFPA continues inter-faith dialogue on interpreting and using census data
Yangon - Continuing its inter-faith dialogue, UNFPA is holding a series of briefings to reach out to community leaders representing various faiths. Faith-based organizations (FBOs…
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17 November 2015
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Putting rural youth at centre of development
UNFPA is currently conducting an in-depth review of its support to rural youth in Youth Information Corners (YICs). These YICs, set up by UNFPA together with the Central Health…
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08 November 2015
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Empowering Women and Girls affected by conflict in Kachin State
Myitkyina, Kachin State - UNFPA supports the Metta Development Foundation who have established eight women and girls centres (WGCs) in Kachin. The WGCs are located in both…
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06 November 2015
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Orientation on Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) and Emergency RH Kits in Rakhine State
A two-day orientation session took place in Sittwe, Rakhine State, from 29th to 30th October 2015 to build the capacity of humanitarian workers to implement the MISP and provide…
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27 October 2015
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Myanmar - United Nations 70th Anniversary Film
The UN in Myanmar produced a video to mark the UN's 70th anniversary. A wide cross section of the people of Myanmar spoke about what their country meant to them, what would make…
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23 October 2015
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ITAB statement of October 23, 2015
Note: The International Technical Advisory Board (ITAB) was formed in January 2013. ITAB’s role in the 2014 Population and Housing Census in Myanmar is to provide advice to the…
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20 October 2015
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Census data a key resource to address constituents’ needs in elections
The first of 9 meetings was held yesterday in Yangon for members of political parties and potential election candidates. Fifty two members attended, representing 22 political…
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