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10 May 2023
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Youth ambassador provides sexual and reproductive health awareness session with demonstration on contraceptives to the local eth

Local youth ambassadors make a change in their community to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights for adolescents and young people

“Young people in our community experience early pregnancy and unwanted pregnancy due to the lack of knowledge and accurate information  on sexual and... Read more

31 March 2023
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Women and girls with disabilities often face disproportionately high rates of gender-based violence, sexual abuse, discriminatio

UNFPA delivers support to ensure rights and dignity of women and girls with disabilities amidst conflicts in Myanmar

“We (Women with disabilities) experience double discrimination due to our gender and disability status. Without having access to information and... Read more

28 March 2023
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Community youth share their voices on Baykin 2 app

Community youth share their voices on Baykin 2 app

Baykin 2 app integrates learning and gaming to increase the engagement of young users and provide better visuals for learning about their bodies and... Read more

8 March 2023
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Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women... Read more

8 March 2023
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 International Women's Day 2023

Community Voices on International Women's Day 2023

Community Voices on International Women's Day 2023

20 December 2022
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With support from UNFPA through local disability organization, Sabai has got vocational and business skill trainings.

Strengthening support and inclusion for persons with disabilities amid humanitarian crisis in Myanmar

“People think that we (persons with disabilities) cannot do anything. We want to show them our capacity that we can do like other people. Lack of... Read more

12 December 2022
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Peer Support Network Sharing Session was held in Yangon

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Peer Support Network Sharing Session was held in Yangon

UNFPA organized Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Peer Support Network (PSN) Sharing Session to discuss lessons learned and good... Read more

12 December 2022
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“UNiTE! ACTIVISM TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS”

16 Community voices for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

16 Community voices for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence 

25 November 2022
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A Joint Statement of the United Nations in Myanmar

“UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls” 

7 September 2022
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Adolescent girls at IDP camp participate in sexual and reproductive health awareness session in Kachin State.  Photo: UNFPA MMR

Ensuring sexual and reproductive health and rights for youth and adolescents in Myanmar through innovation amid COVID-19 pandemic and political crisis.

YANGON, Myanmar— “There is social stigma existing in our community to speak about sexual and reproductive health especially concerning adolescents... Read more

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