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Excellent meeting 🇱🇦 DFM Anouparb Vongnorkeo. I thanked him for Lao PDR’s active engagement in LDC & LLDC issues and we discussed its smooth transition strategy + engagement in the 2027 #MTR .@UNOHRLLS stands ready to support 🇱🇦's pathway to resilient, sustainable #LDCGraduation.

‼️ Economic empowerment must reach all women, especially women with disabilities👩🏻‍🦽‍➡️ Inclusive livelihoods and social protection go a long way in promoting their dignity and independence. @UNinLaoPDR agencies work to advance disability rights, gender equality & resilience

Young people are not just the future ⏩ they lead and drive inclusion already today: When leadership 👥 includes young women and youth with disabilities, our solutions are stronger and more sustainable 💪🏼📈 #YouthLeadership #DisabilityInclusion #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Funded by @adaptationfund and implemented by @UNHabitatLaoPDR in partnership w/ local authorities and communities, the project now supplies water to over 63,000 people in two districts of Savannakhet province of Lao PDR 🇱🇦 #watersupply 🚰 #resilientcommunity 💪🏼 #climateaction 💧

In Sayphouthong and Phine districts, safe water🚰 is now as simple as turning a tap—even in the face of a changing climate: @UNinLaoPDR is proud to join @UNHabitat Regional Director and Vice-Minister of Finance to hand over 💧supply facilities to the people of Savannakhet 🇱🇦🤝🇺🇳

On #InternationalWomensDay, we stand for all women and girls, incl. young women and women with disabilities: #Equality means removing barriers, amplifying voices and ensuring leadership opportunities for everyone #IWD2026 👩🏻‍🎓 #DisabilityInclusion 👩🏻‍🦽‍➡️ #YouthLeadership 🙋🏻‍♀️

An inspiration. Pleasure to meet such a lively young woman with a goal not just for herself, but for all around her.

On this day, 14 Dec, 70 years ago, Lao PDR joined the UN: a journey of hope, trust & partnership. From health to climate action, & now with youth leading change, we continue building a more inclusive, resilient & sustainable future. 🇱🇦🤝🇺🇳 #UNLao70 #UN80 #Youth2030 #SDGs

On 10 December, #HumanRightsDay invites us to reflect on what human rights truly mean in daily life. They are our #EverydayEssentials—education, healthcare, fair work, clean water, secure land. In Lao PDR, protecting these rights builds resilient, thriving communities.

A powerful #IDPD2025 in Lao PDR celebrating the leadership and resilience of persons with disabilities. Inclusion is a right and the path to shared progress. With the new CRPD Action Plan and strong OPD partnership, we’re turning commitment into action to #LeaveNoOneBehind.

On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate the everyday essentials in our life—a safe home, clean water, fair work 🏠💧🌏, and the values of humanity—equality, justice, dignity 🟰⚖️💙 In our joint 🇪🇺🇺🇳 op-ed, Amb. @MarkGallagher71 and I reflect on what #HumanRights mean in our daily life

Thank you @Aksone11 for sharing your first-hand experiences in reclaiming dignity and respect that will surely empower others: This is communications work at its best #actsofcourage #bigimpact 🙏🏼 @UNinLaoPDR

Thank you @UN_News_Centre for featuring this story & helping amplify the everyday realities— & quiet acts of courage behind #PSEA work. Grateful for the space to share these experiences & for the continued commitment to dignity, safety & respect for all 🙏💙@UNinLaoPDR

NUOL’s Social Protection Symposium was full of energy as students pitched bold ideas to improve social assistance delivery—from digital platforms and PSPs to stronger community engagement. Organized by NUOL & MoLSW with ILO and Oxfam. Congrats to all winners!🎉

🇱🇦 Happy Lao National Day! Today we celebrate the nation’s resilience & its aspirations for a prosperous future. As 🇱🇦 marks 50 years & 70 years of partnership with the UN 🇺🇳 — we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the country’s path toward sustainable, inclusive prosperity.

Read the full remarks by UN Resident Coordinator here: tinyurl.com/mv8x57ww #16Days #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld #UNLaoPDR

UN in Lao PDR & partners joined hands today for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, calling for action to end digital violence against women and girls. Online abuse is real - no one should face it alone. Let’s stand together, protect rights and build safe digital spaces for all 🧡

What does inclusion look like in practice? teamwork, laughter, new friendships, and spaces where everyone feels seen. Our partners, teachers and volunteers created an environment where abilities were celebrated and confidence grew. Thank you to all who helped make this possible.

120 participants joined the disability inclusion day. From blind football & basketball to swimming, arts, & knowledge sharing, we celebrated talent &diversity. thanks to the French School @AusAmbLaos, UTD Education, @UNVAsiaPacific, Paralympic athletes and persons with disability

Honored to serve as #LaoUN70’s MC for @UNinLaoPDR 🇱🇦🇺🇳 Grateful for the amazing team I call family and the young talents who made the celebration unforgettable. Thank you for your trust 🙏 Cheers 🥂 You’re the reason I’m ready for any adventure 🩵🩵🩵