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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 exist to protect us, all of us, from harm and to ensure lives of dignity and inclusion. Peace and prosperity depend on fulfilling human rights.  Three decades ago, people from all over the world convened at...

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,...

Vientiane’s Patuxay Turns Orange to Say “NO” to Violence Against Women and Girls

By UNFPA Laos To commemorate the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and...

Tourism Unites Cambodia-Laos- Myanmar-Vietnam plus Thailand

On Wednesday, May 3rd, the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism hosted the Regional Workshop on Methods and Strategies in Implementing Public Private Partnerships...

Laos and IRRI Maintains Partnership in Food Security

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Lao government have reinforced their three decade long partnership in research by expanding the institute’s role...

Dongdok Campus Market Engulfed in Flames

On Saturday morning at approximately 3:30am, the Dongdok campus market at the National University of Laos (NUOL) was engulfed in flames. According to initial reports...

Champa Meuanglao Inflight Magazine Reaches the Skies

Champa Meuanglao, the official Lao Airlines inflight magazine, has undergone a drastic change as part of a reboot that now showcases a modern and...

Laos Struck by 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Hongsa

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck central Laos yesterday at 5:10am, according to a report by the Lao Post. The earthquake...

Lao Rocker ‘Sack Cells’ Goes Viral in China with “Belt and Road” Song

Athisack Ratanavong, or more popularly known as ‘Sack Vong Cells’, is recognized in Laos as being a talented rock musician and singer for his...