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Population projection (2017-47)
On 11th January 2019, H.E Dr. Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister; H.E Pema Gyamtsho (PhD), Opposition Leader and H.E Sherab Gyeltshen, Home Minister launched the National Population projections of Bhutan... Read more
UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador leads Advocacy on social and public health issues in Samtse and Chhukha Districts.
Talking to the youths, Her Majesty said that it is your right to know about your body and that you must stay healthy to be productive citizen of Bhutan. Her Majesty commended the faculty,... Read more
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden to visit UN projects during State visit to Bhutan
On June 8, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will commence a three-day State visit to Bhutan at the invitation of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. On... Read more
Bhutan's holy women share lessons for humanity
Thimpu, Bhutan - In the tiny, landlocked Himalayan nation of Bhutan, religious figures are deeply revered, and monasteries play a vital role in education. Many of the over 200 monasteries in the... Read more
UNFPA Bhutan Takes Life Skills Education Beyond Schools to Faith-Based Organizations
Recognizing Faith based organizations (FBOs) as potential catalyst for positive sustainable change, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with local NGO Respect Educate Nurture and Empower... Read more
First South Asia Federation of Obstetrics and gynecologist (SAFOG) meeting hosted in Bhutan by Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Science through UNFPA support
27 SAFOG members and more than 70 national specialist, midwives and nurses from districts health facilities attended this first ever two days meeting as a part of their continuing medical education... Read more
Life skills education for LGBTIQ community in Bhutan
In collaboration with RENEW, UNFPA resourced first ever session on life skills education to promote sexual and reproductive health among LGBTIQ community represented by 17 members from six districts... Read more
Consultative Meeting on integrated youth friendly service Guideline
18 December 2015, Gelephu: Department of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with Gelephu Thromde Education officer and Youth Centre, organized a day long consultation to finalize the Integrated... Read more
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, On the occasion of Human Rights Day 10 December 2015
Today, we mark the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of two landmark international treaties. Together, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and... Read more
UNFPA Country Office Bhutan Joins the World Aids Day
UNFPA country office jointly supported the observation of World AIDS day on 1stDecember and beyond. The first day of the activism was formally inaugurated by the chief guest Lyonpo Yeshi Dorji... Read more