UNFPA delivers a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled
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Jun 8
“I realized I was not alone.” — Moe Thida. She is one of the displaced women in Shan #Myanmar who have found relief and safety at @UNFPA-supported centres. These centres help women and girls understand their rights, recognize violence, and access support. unf.pa/4xelWLu
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Together with KOICA and UNFPA, UNHCR highlighted beneficiary voices at the “Footsteps for Solution Resilience” event in Yangon. Their stories reflected the impact of support for voluntary return and settlement in Kachin State, and the importance of resilience and stability.#KOICA
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Yesterday in Yangon, women entrepreneurs showcased their businesses at our Makers Market & Skills Fair to mark the launch of Phase 3 of our joint project with @UNFPAMMR supporting women affected by crisis. Supported by France 🇫🇷
#Myanmar #WomensEconomicEmpowerment
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UNFPA in Myanmar retweeted
Together with UNFPA, we're continuing our joint project supporting women's safety and livelihoods in crisis-affected Myanmar. Supported by the Government of France 🇫🇷 Pictured at today's project launch in Yangon.
📷@UNFPAMMR
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After being displaced with her husband and six children, Daw Dau Tsai retrained in animal healthcare through a joint UN Women & @UNFPAMMR programme funded by France 🇫🇷
She’s built a secure livelihood and become someone farmers in her village rely on.
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Jun 3
Join us this Friday for the Makers Market & Skills Fair. Enjoy free workshops and explore women-owned market stalls — all part of our joint project launch with @unwomenmyanmar, supported by France🇫🇷.
5 Jun | 10am–12:30pm Sein Lan So Pyay Garden
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Join us Friday for the Makers Market & Skills Fair 🎉 Enjoy free workshops and explore women-owned market stalls — all part of our joint project launch with @UNFPAMMR , supported by France 🇫🇷
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You can access the op-ed through the links below: frontiermyanmar.net/en/now-m…
myanmar.un.org/en/316538-now…
ဆောင်းပါးအပြည့်အစုံကို ဒီမှာ ဖတ်ရှုနိုင်ပါတယ်။
tinyurl.com/bdzhj2nb
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In a new op-ed, Gwyn Lewis, @UN Resident Coordinator & Humanitarian Coordinator a.i in Myanmar reflects on the overlapping impacts of conflict, displacement, disasters & economic hardship in the country, and why sustained international engagement remains essential.
OPINION | The United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator ad interim in Myanmar Gwyn Lewis reflects on her first months in the country and what is needed to support the people amid conflict and a multifaceted crisis.
Read here: frontiermyanmar.net/en/now-m…
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Jun 1
Family planning is more than healthcare. It is dignity, informed choice, and hope. @UNFPA and its partners, including @DKTchangeslives, are helping women in #Myanmar access the counseling services and care they need to exercise their reproductive rights.
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May 28
🩸Menstrual health is a basic right, yet for many across #Myanmar, these rights are increasingly out of reach.
This must remain a humanitarian & public health priority, even in times of crisis, said @UNFPA & @UNICEF.
Full statement: buff.ly/Vh4OFi5
#MenstrualHygieneDay
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Treat menstrual health as essential.
Women and girls in crises need more than period products alone. They need safe spaces, healthcare, accurate information and dignity.
Across Asia and the Pacific, we are building systems that deliver all of them.
Learn more: unf.pa/4vjnYsi
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May 28
Menstruation is a natural fact of life, and managing it safely is a basic human right.
Women and girls in #Myanmar deserve to manage their period with dignity, safety, and confidence. Menstrual products are essential—not a luxury, even in times of crisis. unf.pa/4dzhNu7
ALT Photo @UNICEF Myanmar
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May 27
Whether in conflict or during natural disasters, pregnancy does not wait for stability. @UNFPA and partners support maternity waiting homes in #Myanmar to help mothers and newborns access safe, skilled delivery services. Thank you @eu_echo & CERF.
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May 21
With EUR 1.3 million in support from European Union Humanitarian Aid, @UNFPA and partners are bringing lifesaving support closer to women and girls in Sagaing, Chin, Rakhine, Kachin, and Bago East.
Thank you @eu_echo.
Read the full statement: unf.pa/4nMwGg8
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“We don’t just want aid. We want a way forward” - this was the message @UN Resident Coordinator & Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. Gwyn Lewis heard during her visit to Shan State, from communities trying to rebuild lives after years of loss & uncertainty.
🔗myanmar.un.org/en/315009-sha…
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May 7
Midwives are more than maternal health providers. They are trusted caregivers, protectors and links to essential services for women.
“Midwives are close caregivers and protectors,” says Khin Hla Win, a midwife with 33 years of experience.
Read more: unf.pa/4dnunMB
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May 6
“For pregnant women affected by conflict, a midwife's support is as important as life itself.”
In Myanmar, midwives bring antenatal care, referrals, clean delivery kits and family planning information closer to women in the communities.
Read more: unf.pa/4dnunMB
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May 5
UNFPA in Myanmar is hiring a Communications and Advocacy Analyst in Yangon.
Shape narratives, drive advocacy, and amplify impact for women, girls and young people.
Deadline: 19 May 2026
🔗 Apply here:unf.pa/4d9Ybet
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May 5
In Myanmar, midwives are often the first trusted point of care for pregnant women — providing antenatal care, identifying risks and supporting safe referrals.
“With the midwife’s support, I were able to deliver my baby child safely.”
Read more: unf.pa/4dnunMB
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