calendar_today 24 February 2015

Demographic Analysis indicating the need to put young people at the forefront of Lao Development

Vientiane, 23-24 February 2015, a seminar on Population and Development in Lao PDR was conducted based on the demographic analysis highlight of key population situation and areas…

calendar_today 28 November 2014

Lao PDR welcomes the State of the World Population report “The power of 1.8 billion adolescents, youth and the transformation of the future”

Vientiane, 28 Nov 2014 – The Ministry of Planning and Investment welcomed the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State of the World Population Report (SWOP) 2014 under the…

calendar_today 18 November 2014

Lao media to involve in 16-day activism campaign to end violence against women

Vientiane, 13 Nov 2014 – Media play a significant role in promoting gender equality and stop violence against women and girls.

calendar_today 15 October 2014

Statement

Statement by H.E. Mr. Somchith Inthamith, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment at the Special Session of the General Assembly on the Follow-up to the Programme of Action of the ICPD beyond 2014

22 September 2014, New York Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my great honour to participate in the 29th Special Session of the United…

calendar_today 01 October 2014

Investing in Young People: Student Debate Session

Vientiane, 1 October 2014 – Following a series of activities to mark the World Population Day 2014 under the theme “Investing in Young People”, a student debate session was…

calendar_today 17 August 2014

"Stay in School, Preventing Teenage Pregnancy": Dance and peer education workshop and event to mark the International Youth Day 2014.

Luangnamtha, 15 August 2014 - Every year 12th August sees the commemoration of International Youth Day. This year, the global event will be celebrated under the theme: “Youth and…

calendar_today 12 August 2014

"#showyourselfie", A Global Campaign Launched in Occasion of International Youth Day 2014

#showyourselfie, creating a global movement calling for young people and their needs to be central in the new development agenda.

calendar_today 31 July 2014

"Family Planning saves lives": Lao Parliamentarians

30 July 2014, Savannakhet - The National Assembly (NA) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organized a Family Planning Workshop for Members of the…