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12 June 2025
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Bridging Tradition, Delivering Hope: Ethnic Midwives to Ethnic Mothers
For Beng Seanmeung, it is a sight she will never forget, and it was her epiphany. “I remember seeing a neighbour giving birth, losing a lot of blood and being rushed to the…
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05 June 2025
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A Proud Voice for LGBTQIA+ Pride and Inclusion in Lao PDR
Thavadxai Xaiyakoumman wears many hats. The 35-year-old is an affable guide to many tourists who visit Lao PDR’s picturesque attractions and is a small business owner. But,…
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09 May 2025
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Honouring Lao Midwives: The Heroes of Maternal Health
By H.E Prof. Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, Lao PDR, and Dr Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Lao PDR Today, on the International Day of the Midwife,…
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06 May 2025
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Investing in maternal and child health is crucial for Lao PDR's development
Authors: Chargé d'affaires Thomas Lammar, Embassy of Luxembourg; Dr Timothy Armstrong, WHO Representative; Bilal Aurang Zeb Durrani, UNICEF Country Representative; Dr Bakhtiyor…
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11 April 2025
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Lao PDR Reaffirms Commitment to Population and Development at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development
H.E. Mr. Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to the United Nations led the Lao PDR delegation, which included officials from the Ministry of Planning and…
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11 April 2025
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Lao PDR takes a new step to harness demographic dividend
Lao PDR is developing its first demographic dividend roadmap as part of efforts to leverage its large working-age population for national social and economic progress, according…
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21 March 2025
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Empowering Youth Through Skills and Opportunities: UNFPA, MoES, and TVET Visit Trainees at Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane
As part of a joint effort to promote youth empowerment and skills development, representatives from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Technical and Vocational…
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21 March 2025
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Lao PDR prepares to establish its first Population Policy Coordination Committee to Accelerate National Development Goals
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and national and international partners, on March 21, 2025 held a…
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10 March 2025
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International Women’s Day 2025: For ALL Women and Girls – Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Embassy of France, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day …
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