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14 December 2023
Press Release
The Government of Japan supports UNFPA, LWU to protect survivors of violence in Bolikhamxay and Champasak

The Government of Japan supports UNFPA, LWU to protect survivors of violence in Bolikhamxay and Champasak

14 December 2023, Vientiane, Lao PDR - Lao Women’s Union (LWU), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN-Habitat, with generous contributions... Read more

11 December 2023
Press Release
Lao PDR ignites prevention and response efforts to end violence against women and girls during the 16 Days of Activism

Lao PDR ignites prevention and response efforts to end violence against women and girls during the 16 Days of Activism

Vientiane, Lao PDR - On the 11th of December, the Government of Lao PDR together with UNFPA, UNDP, and the German Embassy gathered together all... Read more

27 November 2023
Press Release
Progress for Lao women and girls celebrated at the official launch of the country’s 10th CEDAW report

Progress for Lao women and girls celebrated at the official launch of the country’s 10th CEDAW report

27 November 2023,Vientiane Capital - The Government of Lao PDR officially launched the 10th Periodic Report as part the implementation of the... Read more

17 November 2023
Press Release
High-level Lao PDR delegation attends 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference

High-level Lao PDR delegation attends 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference

A high-level delegation from Lao PDR, led by Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment H.E Madam Phonevanh Outhavong, attended the 7th Asian and... Read more

31 October 2023
Press Release
International Day of the Girl Child celebrating Noi’17th anniversary under the theme: “Invest in Girls’ Rights:  Our leadership,

International Day of the Girl Child celebrating Noi’17th anniversary under the theme: “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our leadership, Our Well-being”

The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with Plan International and partners,... Read more

26 October 2023
Press Release
First-ever multi-sectoral pledge on population and development in Lao PDR reached at the National Conference on Population and D

First-ever multi-sectoral pledge on population and development in Lao PDR reached at the National Conference on Population and Development

26 October 2023 – The NCPD has come with 14 consensus-based recommendations for accelerating the implementation of the Programme of Action (PoA) of... Read more

24 October 2023
Statement
Statement by H.E. Professor Dr. Kikeo Khaikhamphithoune, Deputy Prime Minister, Lao PDR on National Conference on Population and

Statement by H.E. Professor Dr. Kikeo Khaikhamphithoune, Deputy Prime Minister, Lao PDR on National Conference on Population and Development 2023

This National Conference on Population and Development was a landmark event, held for the first time in Lao PDR. This conference was very successful... Read more

17 October 2023
Press Release
 Laos Hosts The 8th Adolescent Research Day Forum Under The Theme: ”Contemporary Situation of Adolescent Health and Development”

Laos Hosts The 8th Adolescent Research Day Forum Under The Theme: ”Contemporary Situation of Adolescent Health and Development”

17 October 2023, Vientiane, Lao PDR – The Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute (Lao TPHI) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)... Read more

9 October 2023
Press Release
World Contraception Day 2023: Raising Awareness To Empower Women To Become Pregnant By Choice, Not By Chance

World Contraception Day 2023: Raising Awareness To Empower Women To Become Pregnant By Choice, Not By Chance

Vientiane Capital, 7 October 2023. World Contraception Day celebration was marked by the Ministry of Health, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)... Read more

6 October 2023
Story
Contraception and beyond: Benefits of the power of choices and rights in Family Planning

Contraception and beyond: Benefits of the power of choices and rights in Family Planning

As Lao PDR faces an ongoing and rapid demographic transition, enormous opportunities arise when the country is preparing to benefit from the... Read more

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