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09 June 2020
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Extension of Nang-Noi programme in Oudomxay Province launched for empowering adolescent girls and boys
Vientiane, 9 June 2020 - In support of the Lao Government efforts for empowerment of adolescent girls, the extension of Nang-Noi programme was launched on Tuesday, 9th June by…
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02 June 2020
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UNFPA mobilises its private sector partners to protect women and Girls during COVID-19 pandemic
Vientiane, 2 June 2020 - As the pandemic continues, even though Laos has managed to contain the number of cases, the impact of the pandemic and associated measures on…
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26 May 2020
Press Release
Youth volunteers trained for empowering Lao adolescents and young people.
Vientiane, 26 May.2020 - Lao PDR currently has over 2.07 million young people in the age group of 10 to 24 years. This large group of young people can significantly contribute to…
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26 May 2020
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Engaging men and boys for a more equal post-COVID-19 society
UNFPA Lao PDR Representative Mariam Khan explains how a post-COVID-19 world has an opportunity to achieve gender equality more than ever. Did you know that…
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19 May 2020
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Lao PDR receives support from the UN COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund
The United Nations COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund was launched by the UN Secretary-General to support low- and middle-income countries to overcome the health and…
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18 May 2020
Press Release
Noi Yakhoo Mobile App: Keeping Lao youth healthy and safe!
Vientiane, 18 May 2020- The Centre for Communication and Education on Health(CCEH), Ministry of Health with support of UNFPA developed a mobile application “Noi Yakhoo…
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10 May 2020
Press Release
Opinion: Giving Lao’s Girls A Better Future
Mariam. A Khan, Representative of UNFPA Lao PDR Over the years, there have been more girls attending schools and completing their studies with many focusing on their careers…
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08 May 2020
Press Release
Lao midwife's story 4: For the love of safe births
My name is Phonmala Manomath. I am 57 years old and I am from Huaxieng Village, Luang Prabang District, Luang Prabang Province in Lao PDR. I have been a midwife teacher for…
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07 May 2020
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Lao midwife's story 3: Young, midwife and taking active role in leadership against COVID-19
My name is Siliphone Kharykham. I am 19 years old and I am from Dontun Village, Xienghone District, Sayaboury Province in Lao PDR. I am graduating as a midwife this year. What I…
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