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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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07 March 2025
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Partners Unite to Advance Gender Equality: Continuing the March on International Women’s Day
Vientiane, Lao PDR – March 7, 2025 – Today, the Embassy of France, the United Nations Population Fund “UNFPA” and the United Nations Development Program “UNDP” hosted a vibrant…
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28 February 2025
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Government Launches 2025 Census Implementation Process
The Government of Lao PDR held a ceremony on February 28 to launch the Implementation Process of the 5th Population and Housing Census, marking an important step toward shaping…
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20 February 2025
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LWU, UNFPA and Australia Strengthen Commitment to Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Lao PDR
Bokeo, Lao PDR. The Government of Lao PDR- represented by the Lao Women Union (LWU)- accompanied by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Australia on…
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19 February 2025
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Breaking the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence in Lao PDR
Ms Rattana Sioutoum remembers the case as if it were yesterday. “She was just eight years old when she arrived. Her story is a clear reminder that gender-based violence knows no…
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29 January 2025
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Government of Lao PDR and UNFPA hold annual review meeting to celebrate 2024 achievements and present priorities for 2025
28 January 2025, Vientiane, Lao PDR– The Government of Lao PDR and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held an annual review and planning meeting, unveiling significant…
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24 January 2025
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Lao PDR delegation concludes successful south-south exchange with Cambodia on Population and Development
A delegation from Lao PDR, led by the Vice Minister of Planning, HE. Phonevanh Outhavong, and consisting of representatives of National Assembly, Prime Minister'sOffice, Foreign…
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