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Midwives in Myanmar bring family planning to the last mile - with a new commodities logistics system

calendar_today 05 May 2017

Midwives in Myanmar bring family planning to the last mile - with a new commodities logistics system

New technology is helping midwives in rural Myanmar bring family planning to women and families that need it the most.

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Midwives, mothers and families: partners for life

calendar_today 05 May 2017

Statement

Midwives, mothers and families: partners for life

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife.

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Lao PDR holds its first-ever national family planning conference

calendar_today 03 May 2017

Press Release

Lao PDR holds its first-ever national family planning conference

A landmark event in Lao PDR: the country’s first-ever national family planning conference, with the support of UNFPA.

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Family Planning and the SDGs in Lao PDR

calendar_today 03 May 2017

Statement

Family Planning and the SDGs in Lao PDR

Family planning is central to Lao PDR's ability to achieve the SDGs. Our Regional Director's wide-ranging speech at the First National Family Planning Conference in Lao.

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Youth blog - inner peace!

calendar_today 27 April 2017

News

Youth blog - inner peace!

Youth from across Asia and the Pacific will attend the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation on Youth, Peace & Security, in Bangkok, Thailand from 16-19 May 2017. The…

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Youth blog - celebrate diversity!

calendar_today 27 April 2017

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Youth blog - celebrate diversity!

Youth from across Asia and the Pacific will attend the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation on Youth, Peace & Security, in Bangkok, Thailand from 16-19 May 2017. The…

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From the heart: Mongolian midwife Oyunchimeg reflects on thousands of safe births

calendar_today 26 April 2017

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From the heart: Mongolian midwife Oyunchimeg reflects on thousands of safe births

Mongolian midwife Oyunchimeg reflects on 36 years of service and thousands of safe births.

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As ASEAN marks a half-century, it can help lead the way to Planet 50-50 by 2030

calendar_today 18 April 2017

News

As ASEAN marks a half-century, it can help lead the way to Planet 50-50 by 2030

As ASEAN approaches its 50th anniversary, the region is at crossroads on the rights, health and wellbeing of millions of women and girls.

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