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UNFPA Works with Laamu Councils to Accelerate Data Revolution on Islands
Laamu Gan, 6th December 2016: UNFPA is one of the seven UN Agencies currently working under the LECReD (Low Emission Climate Resilient Development) programme. LECReD is assisting the Laamu Atoll,... Read more
10-year-old girls making SDGs popular in Maldives
Most famous for its luxurious tourist destination, the Maldives has its own unique opportunities and challenges for the future. More than half the population is under the age of 25 and the islands... Read more
Data at the Forefront
In Maldives nearly 1/4th of population is between the ages 15 and 24 years. This critical age group is crucial for the development of accurate knowledge and attitudes on reproductive health and life... Read more
Young people driving Social Change in Maldives
Youth are the driving force in a country. Thus, it is critical to ensure that this demographic is empowered to reach their full potential. With nearly half of the Maldives population under 25 years... Read more
Digitalizing data for Laamu Atoll
This week, the third Laamu Climate Change Forum (LCCF3) took place from 16-18 October in Laamu Gan drawing in over 200 participants. The forum centered on the theme ‘Learning from Laamu' featured... Read more
In the Maldives, youth join hands to secure a fragile future
Young people from across the Maldives are joining hands to tackle the growing environmental crisis faced by the Indian Ocean nation. Rising sea levels and climate change fuelled storms threaten the... Read more
Making the most of the Maldivian youth for a future sustainable development of country
Youth are our future and Maldives’ next generation has a big role to play in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which world leaders agreed to last year. Official figures from... Read more
UNFPA helps launch national conversation on shape of Maldives development path
Around 200 youth on Monday (11 July 2016) participated in the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) launch in a series of nation-wide dialogues on how the future development of the Maldives... Read more
UNFPA Regional Director Commends High Institutional Delivery and Acknowledges on Challenges for Availability of Reproductive Health Commodities
Over the past decade, Maldives has achieved remarkable progress in terms of development and economic growth earning praise from key partners across the region. Most notably, Maldives' graduation from... Read more
Tapping the Maldives’ full potential: 3 takeaways from talks on population and youth
The Maldives is poised to enter a new and exciting chapter in its history — one of even more rapid social and economic development than the impressive growth that the country has already achieved.... Read more