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Religious Organization’s Chairpersons came together to learn and take up best practices to address harmful social and cultural norms.

calendar_today 20 June 2023

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Religious Organization’s Chairpersons came together to learn and take up best practices to address harmful social and cultural norms.

A high-level advocacy meeting was organized by Commission for Religious Organization of Bhutan (CROB) in partnership with RENEW and UNFPA from 7-9th June 2023, which saw the…

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Ministry of Health and UNFPA launched a book dedicated to Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Queen Mother of Bhutan and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.

calendar_today 15 May 2023

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Ministry of Health and UNFPA launched a book dedicated to Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Queen Mother of Bhutan and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.

On 13th May 2023, the Ministry of Health and UNFPA launched a book entitled “A Champion’s journey: Her Majesty The Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck Queen Mother of Bhutan”.

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The Time is Now: Collective Investment in Midwifery for a Healthier, Safer World

calendar_today 05 May 2023

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The Time is Now: Collective Investment in Midwifery for a Healthier, Safer World

Improving maternal and newborn health is a critical part of the Sustainable Development Goals, where we, as a global community, commit to ending preventable maternal and newborn…

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Opinion-Editorial:Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights

calendar_today 08 March 2023

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Opinion-Editorial: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 and girls. However, there are…

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The unseen crisis of unintended pregnancies- A cost too high to ignore

calendar_today 11 July 2022

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The unseen crisis of unintended pregnancies- A cost too high to ignore

Op-Ed: Andrea M Wojnor, Country Director, UNFPA Bhutan

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International Women’s Day: Gender equality and women’s empowerment today for a sustainable tomorrow

calendar_today 07 March 2022

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International Women’s Day: Gender equality and women’s empowerment today for a sustainable tomorrow

As the world continues to battle and recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and governments look to institute policies to build back better and greener, we are at the same…

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OP-ed: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

calendar_today 25 November 2021

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OP-ed: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Speak up, Report and Help Eliminate Violence Against Women

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World Humanitarian Day: Climate - OpEd

calendar_today 19 August 2021

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World Humanitarian Day: Climate - OpEd

The climate crisis is a humanitarian crisis for women and girls in particular Bjorn Anderson Asia-Pacific Regional Director As we mark World Humanitarian Day, we…

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Breaking barriers between religion and sexuality education for young people in Bhutan

calendar_today 12 August 2021

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Breaking barriers between religion and sexuality education for young people in Bhutan

The 10th day of the Bhutanese calendar year is a special one. It is celebrated across temples and monasteries throughout the mainly Buddhist Himalayan kingdom  with…

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