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18 June 2021
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UNFPA Representative and Chair of the Cultural and Social Affairs Committee of the National Assembly discuss monitoring of the 9th NSEDP
-Vientiane Capital, 18 June 2021 - Ms. Mariam A. Khan, UNFPA Country Representative Laos, paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Mme. Thoummaly Vongphachanh, to congratulate her…
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17 June 2021
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The First National Youth and Adolescent Development Strategy for Laos Launched Today by LYU and UNFPA !
Vientiane Capital, 17 June 2021 - The virtual meeting was chaired by H.E Mr. Alounxay Sounnalath, Secretary General of LYU with Co-chair, Ms. Mariam Khan, UNFPA Lao Country…
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14 June 2021
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“My body is my own” : Why the right to bodily autonomy is crucial for individuals, communities and entire nations
When Rachana Sunar was barely 15 in remote western Nepal, and about to avail of a scholarship to pursue further studies, her father wanted to forcibly marry her off to a man she…
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10 June 2021
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UNFPA and PFHA partner to Empower Adolescents and Young People in TVET Colleges The “Noi Approach” continues to improve lives!
Vientiane, 10 June 2021 - In support of the priorities of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoEs), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Promotion of Family…
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07 June 2021
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The Unstoppable Services responding to growing demand from Adolescents and Youth in Laos During Covid-19
When Vientiane capital entered into lockdown due to covid-19, Dr Ya Phoumalino asked himself :“how can I be one of the bravest citizens? To answer this question, I had to…
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05 June 2021
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Youth for climate action: Key lessons learned from a nationwide essay competition
This blog post reflects on an essay competition on the role of Youth in Climate Action jointly organized by UNDP and UNFPA in Laos, as part of a sensing exercise of the UNDP…
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03 June 2021
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The Government of Australia and UNFPA Extend Partnership to Improve Social and Health Services for GBV Responses
Vientiane, 3 June 2021 - The Government of Australia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Laos today signed an agreement for a two-year project (2021-2023) to improve…
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26 May 2021
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For a Post Covid Life, We Must Protect Adolescents And Youth Mental and Physical Well Being
Armed with skills and knowledge of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), Ms. Hongsaly Thiphakason has been working with her fellow teachers to teach CSE for Technical…
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21 May 2021
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Lao PDR Agrees to Endorse Five-Year Plans To Advance Women’s Right and Gender Equality
Vientiane 21th May 2021 - The Government of Laos has officially agreed to endorse the Second National Plan of Action on Preventing and Elimination of Violence Against Women and…
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