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UNDP, KOICA and Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare sign USD 11 million partnership to support UXO sector in Lao PDR

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Persons living with disabilities advocate for greater inclusion in society

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Women telling stories as practice to prevent violence against women

Preventing Violence Against Women Through Storytelling

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Breaking a world of silence: the story of a sign language interpreter in Laos

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Commemoration of the Anniversary of entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

The 1st of August 2022 marks the 12th Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)- an international treaty of more than 110 states that prohibits all use, production, transfer and stockpiling of these explosive weapons. Commemorating the Convention has a special significance this year, as the Lausanne Action Plan (2021-2026) was adopted during the second review conference of the CCM in 2021. The Lausanne Action Plan advocates for universalization and full implementation of the CCM, and the adoption of the new action plan indicates the international community’s persistent commitment to maintaining the spirit of the Convention in the face of challenges, including COVID-19 and ongoing conflicts.

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International Day of Parliamentarism: Bringing Parliaments and People Closer Together

Today, 30 June, we observe the International Day of Parliamentarism in recognition of the central role parliaments play in our lives. We now tend to think of parliaments as the global norm but we should remember that has not always been the case. Although every country now has a form of parliament, this is a relatively recent development born out of long historical struggles for representation and participation.

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The Governments of New Zealand and Ireland Provide New Vehicles and Equipment to UXO Lao for UXO Clearance Operations

In the afternoon of 29 June 2022, a handover ceremony of Vehicles and Equipment to the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) took place at the UXO Lao Headquarters in Vientiane Capital with a total worth of USD 440,000. The handover ceremony took place in the presence of H.E Mr. Lee Pao Yang, Vice Minister of Labour and Social Welfare and Ms. Catherine Phuong, Deputy Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lao PDR.

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The Pride of Lao Business: Driving LGBTQI Diversity and Inclusion in Lao PDR

Over the past decade, diversity and inclusion (D&I) in business has emerged as one of the leading global trends as the research shows that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace is not only good for society but also good for business. Businesses that employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, including LGBTQI people, persons with disabilities, and people from ethnic groups, are proven to gain a comparative edge over their competitors by attracting talent, being more innovative, and building their reputation among a growing base of ethical consumers and suppliers.

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Inleusa's Story: Living with Change in Lao PDR

Inleusa Basengkham’s upbringing was one that many young people shared across Lao PDR. There was, however, something unique about Inleusa’s upbringing, in that she was raised a boy, and was encouraged to do all the things a young boy should do. But Inleusa never felt like a boy, she felt like a girl born in a boy’s body.

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A Once In A Generation Opportunity for Lao PDR: Focusing on Youth as Drivers for Sustainable Development

Currently, 39% of the youth population are not in education, employment, or training, which is the highest in the region. Within this context, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) are together preparing the 6th Human Development Report for Lao PDR, focusing on ‘Youth as Drivers for Sustainable Development’.

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UNDP Continues to Celebrate World Radio Day by highlighting more inspiring stories from Lao communities

From music, to news, new knowledge and old stories, local radio is at the heart of our communities.

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Dialogue To Combat Discrimination And Advance Diversity

The event, which took place today brought together key players in the development of non-discrimination national policy and the assurance that all citizens are equal before the law.

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Spanning more than three decades, UNDP has a long-term partnership with the Government of Lao PDR. With its comparative advantage to work closely with a very broad range of government and local-level institutions, UN-agencies, development partners, civil societies and local communities, UNDP works side-by-side partners to ensure that the people of Lao PDR benefit from sustainable and inclusive growth, inclusive as well as accountable state institutions, and are increasingly resilient to the risks of climate change, natural disasters and unexploded ordnance. 

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UNDP Programme Implementation Review (2017 – 2021) and Launch of UNDP’s Country Programme Document for Lao PDR (2022 - 2026)

Through its new programme, UNDP will seek to ensure that by 2026, the people, especially the most marginalized, living in Lao PDR, benefit from sustainable and inclusive growth, and become increasingly resilient to the risks of climate change, the shock of natural disasters, and the unexploded ordnance, while state institutions have their capacities strengthened and be more inclusive for the people.

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138

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out of 188 countries in the 2015 Human Development Report.

84.7

percent

Adult literacy rate

27.5

percent

Proportion of seats held by women in National Assembly

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