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Opening of 47th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
Opening remarks of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, Distinguished delegates, Ladies... Read more
UNFPA Representative’s exit courtesy calls to the Lao Government
1 April, 2014, Vientiane – Dr Esther Muia, UNFPA Resident Representative visited the National Assembly, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry... Read more
UNFPA Representative’s exit courtesy calls to the Lao Government
Dr. Muia’s exit courtesy call to H.E.Mme. Pany Yathotou, Preseident of National Assembly. 1 April, 2014, Vientiane – Dr Esther Muia, UNFPA Resident Representative visited the National Assembly,... Read more
Laos calls on Development Partners and Private Sector to Support Census 2015
Vientiane, Lao PDR, 26 March 2014 – Lao PDR plans to hold the 4th Population and Housing Census in March 2015. As part of the preparations, the Lao... Read more
Survey Provincial Report launched in Savannakhet
Savannakhet, Lao PDR, 13th March – The Ministry of Health (MoH) and The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) in collaboration with, the United... Read more
International Women’s Day: Progress for women and girls is progress for all
As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many,... Read more
Development is Being Derailed by Ignoring Equality, Rights and Women’s Health, UN Cautions
New UN report says development gains from the past 20 years cannot be sustained unless governments tackle the inequalities that hurt the poorest and... Read more
State of the World Population Report 2013: Adolescent Pregnancy a threat for girls’ health and national development
Vientiane - Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth, according to The State of World Population... Read more
Statement of the UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious threat to their health... Read more
Team-Building at UNFPA Lao PDR
UNFPA Lao PDR is getting ready for the new strategic plan and building a more cohesive team is a priority. While we strengthen our team work, we... Read more