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22 April 2024
Statement
Fulfilling the Right to Health: The Path to Lao PDR's Recovery and Growth / Photo © UNICEF Lao PDR/2023

Fulfilling the Right to Health: The Path to Lao PDR's Recovery and Growth

Joint Op-Ed by UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO and the Luxembourg Embassy in Lao PDR commemorating World Health Day 2024. As the world grapples with the... Read more

4 April 2024
Press Release
Government, UNFPA & UNICEF Launch Groundbreaking Report on Adolescent Pregnancy in Lao PDR

Government, UNFPA & UNICEF Launch Groundbreaking Report on Adolescent Pregnancy in Lao PDR

Vientiane, 4 April 2024 – The Government of Lao PDR, in partnership with UNFPA and UNICEF, today announced the release of a critical report, ‘... Read more

29 March 2024
Press Release
Lao PDR Launches The National Commitment To Advance Family Planning Rights, Choices, And Services

Lao PDR Launches The National Commitment To Advance Family Planning Rights, Choices, And Services

Vientiane, Lao PDR, 29 March 2024 – The Government of Lao PDR, represented by the Ministry of Health launched today its commitment to Family Planning... Read more

26 March 2024
Statement
Family Planning Is A Smart Investment For The Lao PDR’s Bright Future

Family Planning Is A Smart Investment For The Lao PDR’s Bright Future

Joint Opinion-Editorial By: H.E Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Lao PDR Ms. Sumita... Read more

8 March 2024
Statement
The time has come to invest in women to accelerate progress in Lao PDR

The time has come to invest in women to accelerate progress in Lao PDR

Joint Op-Ed by President of Lao Women’s Union Mme. Aly Vongnorbountham and Dr Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative In recognition of the 114th... Read more

9 February 2024
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Ms Viengsamai and Mr Nouker found love in each other – and are lucky to have found support with their rights and choices at a UN

A love story with rights and choices in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

VIENTIANE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – “We are lucky, as soul mates, to have found each other,” said 35-year-old Viengsamai of her new husband... Read more

8 February 2024
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Couple counselling Newlyweds Saly Sorsaksit and Noud Sivanxay / Photo © UNFPA Lao PDR/Fatima-Zahra Benyahia

UNFPA, Government Of Lao PDR And Luxembourg Continued Partnership Promoting Rights and Choices For All Couples

Keo-Oudom Hospital, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR. February 2024. Newlyweds Saly Sorsaksit and Noud Sivanxay have a golden rule.

6 February 2024
Press Release
The 5th Population And Housing Census In Lao PDR In 2025:  Reinforcing Partnerships And Prioritizing Financing For Data For Deve

The 5th Population And Housing Census In Lao PDR In 2025: Reinforcing Partnerships And Prioritizing Financing For Data For Development

06 February 2024, Vientiane, Lao PDR - The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized... Read more

29 January 2024
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Delivering high-impact maternal and newborn health interventions in Lao PDR

Delivering high-impact maternal and newborn health interventions in Lao PDR

UNFPA is on the frontline of efforts to realize high-impact maternal and newborn health interventions in Lao PDR. To achieve this, it supports the... Read more

29 January 2024
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Midwifery students Aspy Kamsing (right) and Panin Chanthavong (left) work as interns at the Xieng Khouang central hospital while

Heroes in pink: Lao midwives supporting rights and saving lives

XIENG KHOUANG PROVINCE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – “I can’t wait to graduate and become a practising midwife. I am passionate about... Read more

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