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18 January 2018
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Warm welcome for the new UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Representative
Dili, Timor-Leste: Today, the new UNFPA Representative in Timor-Leste Mr. Ronny Olof Lindstrom, formally presented his credential letter to the Government of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste... Read more
18 January 2018
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UNFPA new Representative presented his Credential Letter to Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Dili, 18 January 2018, Today, the new UNFPA Representative in Timor-Leste Mr. Ronny Olof Lindstrom, formally presented his credential letter to the Government of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste... Read more
27 October 2017
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Pilot training in Dili, Timor-Leste
Draft manual on Healthy Relationships field tested
Draft manual on Healthy Relationships field tested Timor-Leste: Timor-Leste is one of the most youthful countries in the world, with three out of five  Timorese below the age of 25. Nearly one in... Read more
26 October 2017
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Natalia dropped out of school after becoming pregnant. © UNFPA/Ruth Carr
Gender inequality, lack of information fuel teen pregnancies in Timor-Leste
AILEU, Timor-Leste – “I knew a little bit about how a baby is made, but not too much,” said Natalia, 19, in the Aileu district in the rocky highlands of Timor-Leste. Her 1-year-old daughter, Afeena,... Read more
20 October 2017
Statement
UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Representative Statement for World Statistics Day
'According to the United Nations, despite Timor-Leste having one of the highest birth rates in Asia, over the past decade, the decline in the birth rate in Timor-Leste has been one of the fastest in... Read more
13 October 2017
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Participants of the meeting is expressing her views on teenage pregnancy and early marriageMeeting and consultation in Manufahi
Putting an end to teenage pregnancy and early marriage
Manufahi, Timor-Leste- Getting off the plane from Dili, the UNFPA team is surrounded by the lush tropical forest of Manufahi. For the next several days, the team will be meeting and consulting with... Read more
13 September 2017
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Maternal Death Verbal Autopsy orientation in Maliana
Verbal Autopsy reaching across Timor-Leste
Maliana, Timor-Leste- Stepping into the Uma Lulik (a Timorese traditional Conical Hut architecture), Dr. Domingas Sarmento saw a remembrance photo of a young lady. Sitting on the ground, the father... Read more
11 July 2017
Statement
UNFPA Acting Executive Director Message for World Population Day 2017
Family planning: empowering people, developing nations Dr. Natalia Kanem Acting Executive Director UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund 11 July 2017 Every day, vulnerable women, especially... Read more
2 June 2017
The partnership is aimed to create enabling environment and to improve individual and family knowledge
Signing of Implementing partners agreement between UNFPA and Alola Foundation on Maternal and Child Health Program
Dili, 27 May 2016 -The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Timor-Leste signed an implementing partner agreement with Alola Foundation on Maternal and Child Health at Alola Foundation Office,... Read more
5 May 2017
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UNFPA Timor-Leste handed over a set of desktop to the Midwifery Association during the commemoration of International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2017
International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2017: Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life The Midwifery Association of Timor-Leste (MATL) commemorates the International Day of the Midwife on... Read more

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