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03 December 2015
Press Release
UNFPA State of World Population report: A call to action for women and girls affected by disaster and conflict in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar — When devastating floods hit Myanmar earlier this year, Phoo Ngun in Ohn Pin Su village, Ayeyarwady, was 6 months pregnant. She lost everything in the floods…
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01 December 2015
News
Empowering people living with HIV to end stigma and discrimination
Yangon - People living with HIV and key populations at risk need to be empowered to help end stigma, discrimination and violence, as well as advocate for the removal of punitive…
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01 December 2015
Statement
Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030
This year, World AIDS Day coincides with the African conference on controlling HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Many people living with HIV, activists,…
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25 November 2015
News
Equal and safe access to education for the girls of Myanmar
25th November marks the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women, which begins 16 days of activism across the globe to raise awareness of the urgent need to…
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24 November 2015
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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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