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22 March 2017
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
9 June 2016
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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
29 April 2016
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Bhutan's holy women share lessons for humanity
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
14 April 2016
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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
15 March 2016
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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
2 February 2016
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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
28 December 2015
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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
10 December 2015
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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
4 December 2015
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Lets talk about sex: International seminar on Sexuality education conducted by Paro College of Education in partnership with UNFPA, 1-2 December 2015
“Let’s talk about sex!”International Seminar on sexuality education, 1st – 2ndDecember 2015, Paro College of Education, Bhutan Paro College of Education in collaboration with UNFPA conducted two days... Read more
4 December 2015
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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

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