UN in Myanmar identifies strategic priorities for the future

Yangon, 15 March 2011 ---- Four strategic priorities and key elements of the new Strategic Framework for the United Nations in Myanmar were presented today at the monthly Humanitarian Partnership Group meeting, attended by over 80 experts, heads of missions and UN agencies, diplomats and aid workers.

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Cyclone Giri deprives affected populations of harvest, incomes: UN

Yangon, 25 November --- The cyclone that struck Myanmar’s Rakhine State on 22 October continues to affect the lives of some 260,000 people, according to assessments carried out by the humanitarian community in Myanmar.

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UNDP sponsors activities to highlight International Day for Disaster Reduction

11 October, Yangon, Myanmar  – FIVE students from Kungyangon took the two of the top three places – and three consolation prizes – in a UNDP-supported poster drawing competition to commemorate International Day for Disaster Reduction on 13 October.

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United Nations kicks off International Year of the Youth

(UNITED NATIONS, YANGON, 12 August) – The United Nations is launching the International Year of the Youth today. All around the world, young people are encouraged to take part in activities under the theme Dialogue and Mutual Understanding. The Year, which runs from 12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011, aims to promote the ideals of peace and solidarity across generations, cultures, religions and civilizations.

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Opening Remarks for MDG Advocates Meeting

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UN responds to severe landslides in Northern Rakhine State

The UN has extended its support to people affected by landslides in Myanmar’s Northern Rakhine State. An estimated 77,000 people could be affected to various degrees, early assessments show.More..

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Norwegian Minister for Development visits cyclone-affected villages

(Yangon, 2 June 2010) Norway’s minister for Development and Environment, Mr. Erik Solheim, has concluded a one-day visit to cyclone-affected areas of Yangon and Ayeyarwady Divisions. More..

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