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27 March 2023
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UNFPA pilots introduction of PrEP among key populations in Timor-Leste

UNFPA pilots introduction of PrEP among key populations in Timor-Leste

For the first time in Timor-Leste, UNFPA, together with the Ministry of Health and Associação Comunidade Progresso (KP), is piloting introduction of... Read more

13 March 2023
News
Mothers to benefit from new EmONC facility in Timor-Leste 

Over 6,000 mothers at risk of dying during childbirth to benefit from newly launched emergency and newborn care facility in Timor-Leste 

More than 6,000 mothers at risk of dying during childbirth to benefit from newly launched Basic Emergency and Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC)... Read more

10 March 2023
News
Leaders mark International Women's Day 2023 in Timor-Leste

Government and development partners advocate for removal of technological barriers facing women and girls in Timor-Leste

As part of International Women’s Day (IWD 2023) commemoration in Timor-Leste, marked globally on March 8, UNFPA and UN Women organized Women Forum “... Read more

8 March 2023
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UNFPA’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific statement on IWD 2023

Statement on IWD 2023: UNFPA Regional Director - Asia-Pacific

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... Read more

6 March 2023
Press Release
Safe Space to support survivors of gender-based violence in Timor-Leste

EU-UN Spotlight Initiative in Timor-Leste launches Safe Space to support survivors of gender-based violence

The Community Health Centre in Ermera municipality will host a Safe Space facility to offer a comprehensive range of services and provide first-line... Read more

23 December 2022
News
UNFPA digital solutions strengthen health systems in Timor-Leste

UNFPA digital solutions strengthen health systems and upscale health services in Timor-Leste

Despite internet and connectivity challenges, the mSupply, an electronic logistics management information system, has helped Timor-Leste Medical and... Read more

2 December 2022
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The President of Timor-Leste launch Prince Albert II Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) centre

Timor-Leste president and Nobel Laureate Jośe Ramos-Horta launch emergency obstetric centre to give hope to mothers

The President of Timor-Leste, H.E. Jośe Ramos Horta launched a newly refurbished Prince Albert II Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC... Read more

1 December 2022
Statement
UNFPA Executive Director's Statement on World Aids Day 2022

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Aids Day 2022

Equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial for all 8 billion people in our world today. The urgent call to dismantle... Read more

15 November 2022
News
H.E. Rui Augusto Gomes, the Minister of Finance in Timor-Leste launch 2022 preliminary census results

World's population reaches 8 billion as Timor-Leste announces a population count of 1.34 million in 2022

As the world population reach 8 billion today, Timor-Leste’s population in now 1.34 million, this was announced during the launch of 2022 Population... Read more

28 October 2022
News
Timor-Leste sign MoU with UNFPA to procure and deliver quality lifesaving SRH commodities.

Government of Timor-Leste sign MoU with UNFPA to procure and deliver quality lifesaving sexual and reproductive health commodities

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN agency on sexual and reproductive health, and the Timor-Leste National Medical... Read more

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