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25 October 2024
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UNFPA, Lao Women’s Union, and Australia deliver essential support for women and girls affected by the floods in Laos
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) handed over dignity kits valued at $ 20200 (466 units) to the Lao Women’s Union (LWU) to support flood-affected areas in Luang Prabang,…
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23 October 2024
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The 9th Adolescent Research Day
23 October 2024, Vientiane, Lao PDR – The Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute (Lao TPHI), the Ministry of Health (MoH), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)…
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15 October 2024
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Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child 2024 and the 18th Birthday of Noi
15 October 2024 – Vientiane: The Ministry of Education and Sports and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with local and international partners, including…
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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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