Towards achieving universal access to SRHR and implementation of the ICPD PoA For People - through Progress - with Partners Quarterly Newsletter: January - March 2024

Vientiane, 4 April 2024 – The Government of Lao PDR, in partnership with UNFPA and UNICEF, today announced the release of a critical report, ‘Understanding Pathways to Adolescent Pregnancy in Southeast Asia: Findings from Lao PDR’. This collaborative effort marks a milestone in addressing the pressing issue of adolescent pregnancy through comprehensive research and analysis.

Adolescent pregnancy remains a pressing concern for girls in the Southeast Asia region, hampering their ability to pursue their dreams and aspirations. It is a profound violation of their human rights and imposes significant barriers to their personal, educational, social and economic development.The consequences of early pregnancies are vast, perpetuating cycles of inequality and impeding progress towards gender eq...