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19 October 2023
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National Consultation

National Consultation in Timor-Leste paves the way for the 7th Asian Pacific Population Conference and ICPD+30 review

The Government of Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has convened a  national consultation in the... Read more

13 October 2023
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UNFPA and AJTL join forces to provide evidence-based information on sexual and reproductive health

UNFPA and AJTL join forces to provide evidence-based information on sexual and reproductive health in Timor-Leste

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Associação Jornalista Timor Lorosa’e (AJTL) have officially entered into a Memorandum of... Read more

11 October 2023
Statement
UNFPA Executive Director's Statement on the International Day of the Girl 2023

Let them lead: Ensuring 600 million adolescent girls have what they need to create the future they want

Every girl is born with boundless potential – to learn and thrive, to lead, inspire and change the world. 

22 September 2023
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UNFPA and University of Tasmania sign MOU

UNFPA, University of Tasmania sign MOU to develop social and behavioral interventions to end maternal mortality in Timor-Leste

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the University of Tasmania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop behavioral interventions to reduce... Read more

12 September 2023
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Strengthening health systems and enquiries into deaths during pregnancy in Timor-Leste

Strengthening health systems and enquiries into deaths during pregnancy, labour and after delivery key to reducing maternal mortality in Timor-Leste

To support strengthening of healthcare systems and surveillance into deaths during pregnancy, labour and after delivery in Timor-Leste, Australian... Read more

5 September 2023
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UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Catarina Furtado at Kofi Annan Conference room in Timor-Leste. © UNFPA Timor-Leste.

UN Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador, Catarina Furtado, visits Timor-Leste to support maternal health, gender equality and human rights

Catarina Furtado, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Goodwill Ambassador is in Timor-Leste for a four-day visit to advocate for sexual and... Read more

1 September 2023
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Shifting gears to save lives in Timor-Leste

Miguel da Costa: Shifting gears to save lives in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste, lack of patient transport remains one of the most important challenges preventing communities from accessing health care services.  ... Read more

23 August 2023
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South-South cooperation between Timor-Leste and Thailand for midwifery education

South-South cooperation between Timor-Leste and Thailand for midwifery education to bring down maternal mortality

The Government of Timor-Leste, through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, is embarking on improving the quality and standards of... Read more

11 August 2023
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UNFPA hand over 70,000 syphilis and HIV rapid test kits

UNFPA handover 70,000 syphilis and HIV combo rapid test kits to Government of Timor-Leste

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, handed over 70,000 syphilis and HIV combo rapid test kits to the Government of Timor... Read more

10 August 2023
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International Youth Day 2023

International Youth Day 2023: Investing in green skills for the youth vital for Timor-Leste’s future

Although the youth (below 30 years) make up half the world’s population, with the figure expected to reach 57 percent by the end of 2030, they will... Read more

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