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06 October 2024
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The Third ASEAN Youth Dialogue 2024
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR – October 6-8, 2024 – The third ASEAN Youth Dialogue (AYD) is underway in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR from 6-8 October 2024, with the theme “Enhancing…
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04 October 2024
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Regional kNOwVAWdata Course Boosts National Data Collection Capacity on Gender-Based Violence
On the way to enhancing the availability and quality of data on violence against women (VAW), three senior government officials from the Lao Statistics Bureau, the National…
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26 September 2024
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Big's Journey: From Struggles to Champion of Rights and Choices in Lao PDR
Sinnalath Padith, affectionately known as “Big,” embodies the power of resilience and transformation. At just 18 years old, this youth leader from Vientiane, the capital of Lao…
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25 September 2024
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World Contraception Day 2024
Vientiane Capital, 25 September 2024 – The World Contraception Day celebration in Vientiane Capital was a vibrant and engaging event, organized by the Ministry of Health and the…
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29 August 2024
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UNFPA and Crowne Plaza join hands to Empower Youth and advocate for gender equality in Lao PDR
Vientiane, Lao PDR – August 29, 2024 – In a landmark event today, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have renewed their…
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22 August 2024
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Joint Opinion Editorial by UNFPA Representatives in Lao PDR, and Viet Nam and Country Director of UNFPA Thailand
In Southeast Asia, deeply ingrained traditional gender norms often designate women and girls as primary caretakers, leading to a stark gender imbalance in both household…
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13 August 2024
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International Youth Day 2024: “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”
The Lao Youth Union (LYU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) celebrated International Youth Day with a vibrant event filled with creativity, artistic performances, and…
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22 July 2024
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Weaving the promise: “Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”
Weaving the promise: “Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” Op-Ed by H.E Ms. Phonevanh Outhavong, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Planning and Investment…
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09 July 2024
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Lao PDR Renews Commitment to Ending Inequalities on World Population Day
09 July 2024, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR - Representatives from government, embassies, development partners, civil society, media, private sector, and young people all came…
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