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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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20 October 2015
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Workshops build capacity of stakeholders on the use of census data in Kachin State
Myitkyina, Kachin State - UNFPA is conducting extensive training for civil society organizations (CSOs) and their networks to build capacity on how to interpret the census data…
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20 October 2015
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World Statistics Day 2015: Better data, better lives
Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, commemorates the second World Statistics Day. This year’s theme is “Better data, better lives”. The theme emphasizes the critical…
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14 October 2015
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Boosting midwifery skills to provide life-saving care in remote areas of Myanmar
Myitkyina, Kachin State - Since 2012, UNFPA has been working with the Department of Health Professional Resource Development Management (DHPRDM), under the Ministry of Health, to…
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13 October 2015
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UNFPA distributes emergency dignity kits following armed clashes in Kachin
Following armed clashes in Mansi Township in Kachin, UNFPA has distributed over 140 emergency dignity kits in camps for internally displaced people. The kits were given to…
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11 October 2015
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The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030
Today, as we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, the world has an unprecedented opportunity to focus on the power of girls to drive progress and transform our world…
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11 October 2015
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International Day of the Girl Child
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around…
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16 September 2015
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Working together towards informed decisions and broad ownership: Training the census data stakeholders
UNFPA and the Myanmar government are rolling out an ambitions training program to help stakeholders interpret and meaningfully use the results of the 2014 census. Teams…
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14 September 2015
Census data materials on way to all townships
Census data materials are now being distributed to Immigration Offices in States/Regions, Townships and Sub Townships across the country.
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