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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
Story
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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14 December 2023
Press Release
The Government of Japan supports UNFPA, LWU to protect survivors of violence in Bolikhamxay and Champasak
14 December 2023, Vientiane, Lao PDR - Lao Women’s Union (LWU), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN-Habitat, with generous contributions from the Government of Japan,…
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11 December 2023
Press Release
Lao PDR ignites prevention and response efforts to end violence against women and girls during the 16 Days of Activism
Vientiane, Lao PDR - On the 11th of December, the Government of Lao PDR together with UNFPA, UNDP, and the German Embassy gathered together all partners and stakeholders to…
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27 November 2023
Press Release
Progress for Lao women and girls celebrated at the official launch of the country’s 10th CEDAW report
27 November 2023,Vientiane Capital - The Government of Lao PDR officially launched the 10th Periodic Report as part the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All…
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