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13 August 2015
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UNFPA Works with Myanmar’s Youth to Deliver Support to Flood Survivors
Ayeyawady, Myanmar - In the face of a formidable task to deliver humanitarian assistance amid the severe flooding in Myanmar, youth volunteers are providing valuable support to…
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12 August 2015
Statement
Statement of the UNFPA Executive Director for International Youth Day
Ayeyawady, Myanmar - In the face of a formidable task to deliver humanitarian assistance amid the severe flooding in Myanmar, youth volunteers are providing valuable support to…
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05 August 2015
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UNFPA encourages youth civic engagement
Yangon - On 15 August 2015, International Youth Day (IYD) was celebrated in Yangon. Led by the Yangon Youth Network, and co-sponsored by UNFPA and the United Nations Volunteer…
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05 August 2015
Press Release
Press Release: Focusing on the urgent needs of women and girls amid devastating floods in Myanmar
UNFPA working to support government and civil society partners at this time of crisis
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29 July 2015
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The unfinished agenda of reaching universal health coverage in Myanmar
On July 28 and 29 around 700 national and international participants gathered in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to take stock, reflect and plan further action to achieve Myanmar's …
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17 July 2015
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Increasing women participation in the drafting of landmark Anti-violence against Women law
Many voices were raised and constructive comments were brought to the forefront by various stakeholders regarding a 19-chapter draft National Law on Protection and Prevention of…
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17 July 2015
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A Day in the Life of UNFPA midwives in Rakhine state
Midwives are the backbone of Myanmar’s primary maternal health care system and crucial to improving the quality of services of pregnant women, now mothers’ and newborns. Properly…
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17 July 2015
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World Population Day highlights needs of vulnerable populations in Myanmar
Myanmar is prone to a wide range of natural disasters, including floods, cyclones and earthquakes, including areas of conflict and inter-communal tension. As a result,…
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15 July 2015
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Making the most of Myanmar’s youth for future development of country
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) urged the Myanmar government to further boost investment in its young people in order not to lose out on a possible “demographic…
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