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Prioritising children’s well-being in Bhutan’s development agenda

ཟླ་༢ 21, 2025 5 mins read
Prioritising children’s well-being in Bhutan’s development agenda

Together with the Royal Government of Bhutan, UNICEF has made significant strides in ensuring the well-being of children. Celebrating 50 years of UNICEF in Bhutan has been a privilege and working on the work of my predecessors and my team, I am happy to share key achievements during my tenure.

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