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8 March 2024
Statement
The time has come to invest in women to accelerate progress in Lao PDR

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... Read more

9 February 2024
Story
Ms Viengsamai and Mr Nouker found love in each other – and are lucky to have found support with their rights and choices at a UN

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... Read more

8 February 2024
Story
Couple counselling Newlyweds Saly Sorsaksit and Noud Sivanxay / Photo © UNFPA Lao PDR/Fatima-Zahra Benyahia

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.

6 February 2024
Press Release
The 5th Population And Housing Census In Lao PDR In 2025:  Reinforcing Partnerships And Prioritizing Financing For Data For Deve

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... Read more

29 January 2024
Story
Midwifery students Aspy Kamsing (right) and Panin Chanthavong (left) work as interns at the Xieng Khouang central hospital while

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... Read more

29 January 2024
Story
Delivering high-impact maternal and newborn health interventions in Lao PDR

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... Read more

26 January 2024
Statement
Holding hand to give support

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... Read more

20 December 2023
Press Release
A forward-looking view of Lao PDR and UNFPA cooperation in 2024

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... Read more

15 December 2023
Press Release
National University of Laos and UNFPA Launch The Country’s First Preliminary Findings on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Vio

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... Read more

14 December 2023
Press Release
The Government of Japan supports UNFPA, LWU to protect survivors of violence in Bolikhamxay and Champasak

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... Read more

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