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Bhutan's holy women share lessons for humanity

calendar_today 29 April 2016

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…

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UNFPA Bhutan Takes Life Skills Education Beyond Schools to Faith-Based Organizations

calendar_today 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…

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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

calendar_today 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…

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Life skills education for LGBTIQ community in Bhutan

calendar_today 02 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…

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Consultative Meeting on integrated youth friendly service Guideline

calendar_today 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…

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Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, On the occasion of Human Rights Day 10 December 2015

calendar_today 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,…

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UNFPA Country Office Bhutan Joins the World Aids Day

calendar_today 04 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…

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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

calendar_today 04 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…

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UNFPA Bhutan Country office joins the international community to Eliminate Violence against Women

calendar_today 26 November 2015

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UNFPA Bhutan Country office joins the international community to Eliminate Violence against Women

UNFPA Bhutan country office joins the international community to commorate the international day for Elimination of Violence against Women day on 25th of November 2015…

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