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Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, under the theme "Connecting the Creative Economy."  The event, supported by the US Department of State, the US...

For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of women and girls

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, on Human Rights Day, 10 December Human rights...

HIV Infections Rise in Asia Pacific as Laos Targets 2030 Goal to End Transmission

On World AIDS Day, 1 December, UNAIDS called on global leaders to protect the...

Heeding the Voices of Persons With Disabilities for the Benefit of All

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem on the International Day for Persons with...

French Ambassador Visits Holiday Inn Vientiane to Explore Schneider Electric’s Energy Solutions

French Ambassador to Laos, Siv Leng Chhuor, visited the Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane,...

International Day for Mine Awareness: United States Renews Commitment to Laos, Removes UXO as a Barrier to Development

Op-Ed by Heather Variava, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in...

Choice, Availability: Leaders Champion Universal Access to Family Planning in Laos

Joint Op-Ed by H.E Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Laos, and Ms. Sumita Banerjee, FP2030 Managing Director...

From Pi to Pie: The Story of Pi Day

Every year on 14 March, mathematicians, educators, and enthusiasts around the world gather to celebrate Pi Day. This annual event commemorates the mathematical constant...

Social Media Downtime Triggers Addiction Awareness

A recent widespread outage of major social media platforms has reignited discussions about society's addiction to and dependence on digital platforms. On 5 March, millions...

Cultural Beliefs, Spiritual Insights into ‘Nocturnal Deaths’ in Laos

Departing from this world during sleep is often perceived as tranquil and painless by some. Scientifically referred to as "nocturnal death," such episodes are frequently...

Leap Day 2024: The Rare Gift of ‘More Time’

Consider those moments when the thought crosses your mind: "If only there were more time today." Today, however, presents us with precisely that: "more...