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30 May 2024
Press Release
Provinces of Vientiane Capital, Houaphan, Bokeo and Sekong are hosting the pilot test of the upcoming Population and Housing Census of Lao PDR
Lao PDR’s Population and Housing Census (PHC) will take place in March 2025. The census provides a detailed snapshot of the total population, their social and living…
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07 May 2024
Press Release
High-level delegation from the Lao PDR attends the 57 Session of Commission on Population and Development in the Headquarter of the United Nations in New York
A high-level delegation from the Lao PDR, composed of representatives from the Ministries of Health and Planning and Investments and the Permanent Mission in New York led by H.E…
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22 April 2024
Statement
Fulfilling the Right to Health: The Path to Lao PDR's Recovery and Growth
Joint Op-Ed by UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO and the Luxembourg Embassy in Lao PDR commemorating World Health Day 2024. As the world grapples with the aftermath of COVID-19, the economic…
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04 April 2024
Press Release
Government, UNFPA & UNICEF Launch Groundbreaking Report on Adolescent Pregnancy in Lao PDR
Vientiane, 4 April 2024 – The Government of Lao PDR, in partnership with UNFPA and UNICEF, today announced the release of a critical report, ‘Understanding Pathways to Adolescent…
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29 March 2024
Press Release
Lao PDR Launches The National Commitment To Advance Family Planning Rights, Choices, And Services
Vientiane, Lao PDR, 29 March 2024 – The Government of Lao PDR, represented by the Ministry of Health launched today its commitment to Family Planning 2030 (FP2030), a global…
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26 March 2024
Statement
Family Planning Is A Smart Investment For The Lao PDR’s Bright Future
Joint Opinion-Editorial By: H.E Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Lao PDR Ms. Sumita Banerjee, FP2030 Managing…
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08 March 2024
Statement
The time has come to invest in women to accelerate progress in Lao PDR
Joint Op-Ed by President of Lao Women’s Union Mme. Aly Vongnorbountham and Dr Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative In recognition of the 114th International Women’s Day, we…
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09 February 2024
Story
A love story with rights and choices in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
VIENTIANE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – “We are lucky, as soul mates, to have found each other,” said 35-year-old Viengsamai of her new husband, Nouker, 24. But their story…
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08 February 2024
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UNFPA, Government Of Lao PDR And Luxembourg Continued Partnership Promoting Rights and Choices For All Couples
Keo-Oudom Hospital, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR. February 2024. Newlyweds Saly Sorsaksit and Noud Sivanxay have a golden rule.
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