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Women can help Myanmar emerge stronger from COVID-19 if they are given a chance
Joint Op-ED by the Representatives of UNFPA and UN Women in Myanmar, co-chairs of the United Nations Country Team Gender Theme Group, on the occasion of Myanmar On behalf of the United Nations in... Read more
UNFPA’s online training boosts the capacities of Myanmar’s social welfare staff to provide GBV services during COVID-19 pandemic
Yangon, Myanmar – Though COVID-19 does not discriminate, it has a devastating impact on safety and wellbeing of women and girls, making them more vulnerable. There is increasing evidence from the... Read more
Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices
Urgent, accelerated action needed to stop female genital mutilation, child marriage, and other practices that harm women and girls, according to new UNFPA report. 30 June 2020, NEW YORK – Every... Read more
Launch of #SheCounts campaign in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar – To support the annual report of the State of World Population (SWOP 2020) launch, this year UNFPA Myanmar along with UNFPA Asia Pacific countries, is launching an exciting campaign... Read more
United Nations in Myanmar is working towards ensuring continuity of sexual and reproductive health services amid COVID-19 pandemic
United Nations in Myanmar is working towards ensuring continuity of sexual and reproductive health services amid COVID-19 pandemic. The UN in Myanmar has come together as one to support COVID-19... Read more
Break the silence!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 17 May 2020 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and... Read more
UN Myanmar Press Release: United Nations Supports Frontline Healthcare Workers and Communities to Protect Themselves Against COVID-19
Ensuring the protection of healthcare workers, volunteers and individuals is one of the main priorities for the Government of Myanmar in its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. The United... Read more
UNFPA supports Myanmar midwives in continuing maternal health services and in combating COVID-19 pandemic
Yangon, Myanmar – “When the people see a midwife on duty (wearing white and red uniform) in our village, they see her as a angel coming to protect us. She is here with us to improve our health to... Read more
UNFPA scales up its support to Myanmar’s State and Regional Health Departments in fighting COVID-19 pandemic
Myitkyina, Myanmar – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, delivers 330 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Kachin State Health Department in Myitkyina to... Read more
In the shadow of COVID-19 outbreak, UNFPA reaches displaced women and girls in Northern Rakhine for Dignity Kits distribution.
Buthidaung, Myanmar – Escalation of armed clashes in Rakhine continues to displace many people away from their home. People and families are on the run and their lives and rights are challenged.... Read more