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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
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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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06 February 2024
Press Release
The 5th Population And Housing Census In Lao PDR In 2025: Reinforcing Partnerships And Prioritizing Financing For Data For Development
06 February 2024, Vientiane, Lao PDR - The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized a consultation meeting prior…
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29 January 2024
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Delivering high-impact maternal and newborn health interventions in Lao PDR
UNFPA is on the frontline of efforts to realize high-impact maternal and newborn health interventions in Lao PDR. To achieve this, it supports the nation’s health sector and local…
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29 January 2024
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Heroes in pink: Lao midwives supporting rights and saving lives
XIENG KHOUANG PROVINCE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – “I can’t wait to graduate and become a practising midwife. I am passionate about deliveries and I love babies a lot,”…
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26 January 2024
Statement
Protect Women And Girls From Violence Everywhere, Everyday, Everyone
The Lao Women’s Union, Ministry of Health and UNFPA strongly condemn the recent incident of male violence against a female partner, and all forms of violence against women and…
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20 December 2023
Press Release
A forward-looking view of Lao PDR and UNFPA cooperation in 2024
20 December 2023, Vientiane, Lao PDR - Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) convened an annual review meeting and planning…
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15 December 2023
Press Release
National University of Laos and UNFPA Launch The Country’s First Preliminary Findings on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
15 December 2023, Vientiane, Lao PDR - Today, at the Convention Hall of the National University of Laos, UNFPA and the Faculty of Education, National University of Laos released…
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