Laos marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 27 May, with a local event organized by Proud to Be Us Laos, aiming to raise awareness around diversity and social inclusion.
Speaking at the event at the German Embassy in Vientiane, founder Anan Bouapha said, “I’m glad...
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities
Globally, nearly one in six people live with a disability....
OP-ED BY Sandra Bernklau, UNFPA Representative, Cambodia
Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative, Laos
Patricia Ongpin, UNAIDS Country Director for Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia
In the heart of Southeast...
Joint Op-Ed by Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Laos' Minister of Health, and Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Laos Representative
Imagine a girl. She is 14 years old. She lives in...
Op-Ed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
In the post-COVID era, Chinese investment in Laos has surged dramatically, positioning China to overtake Thailand...
By Pio Smith, Regional Director for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Asia and Pacific
Humanitarians put their lives on the line to uphold...
By Anoulak Kittikhoun, Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat
The Mighty Mekong River links 70 million people and six countries – China,...