Martine Therer

C’est un immense honneur d’être reconnu(e) parmi les 12 lauréats de l’Initiative Marianne, le programme pour les droits de l’Homme le plus prestigieux du pays, lancé par le Président de la République française, @EmmanuelMacron 🇫🇷 Cette distinction n’est accordée qu’à 12 lauréats seulement à travers le monde 🌍, et j’ai été chaleureusement accueilli(e) par Madame @RomeIsabelle, Ambassadrice pour les droits de l’Homme de la France (Ancienne Ministre déléguée chargée de l’Égalité entre les femmes et les hommes, de la Diversité et de l’Égalité des chances 🇫🇷) youtube.com/watch?v=bXquW4… Cette prestigieuse reconnaissance restera à jamais une source de grande fierté et un accomplissement majeur dans ma vie 🙏 Ma présence ici vise à partager mon expérience du dialogue pacifique avec les acteurs nationaux, issue de mon travail de plaidoyer au Laos. Je souhaite démontrer que le travail pour la paix et les droits de l’Homme ne doit pas nécessairement être synonyme de confrontation ou de contradiction, mais peut se faire main dans la main, au côté de notre gouvernement, pour atteindre les objectifs de développement durable et un développement inclusif. (C’est la raison fondamentale pour laquelle j’ai été sélectionné(e) comme lauréat(e) pour la paix et la diplomatie) 🙏 💪🌺❤️🇱🇦🏛️ Mes remerciements les plus sincères à la France pour son soutien, cette opportunité unique, sa solidarité et sa générosité 🇱🇦🌈🙏🤝💜🇫🇷 🙏 Lauréat(e) Marianne du Président de la République française 🙏 Alumni de @sciencespo👨‍🎓 sciencespo.fr/en/news/being-… ***************************************** It is an absolute honor to be recognized as one of the 12 laureates of the Marianne Initiative, the country’s most prestigious Human Rights program launched by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron 🇫🇷 award to only 12 laureates globally from around the world 🌍 and warmly welcomed by Madame Isbelle Rome - Human Rights Ambassador of France (Former Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities 🇫🇷) youtube.com/watch?v=bXquW4… This prestigious recognition will always be a source of great pride and a defining achievement in my life 🙏 My presence here is to impart my peaceful dialogue with national stakeholders from the experience of my advocacy work in Laos to showcase that peace and human rights work doesn’t always have to confront, contradict but work hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder with our respected government to achieve sustainable development goals and inclusive development (That’s the strong reason why I’m selected as a laureate for peace and diplomacy) 🙏 💪🌺❤️🇱🇦🏛️ My deepest thanks to France for the support, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, your strong alliance, and your generosity 🇱🇦🌈🙏🤝💜🇫🇷 🙏Marianne Laureate of the President of France 🙏 @sciencespo alumnus 👨‍🎓 sciencespo.fr/en/news/being-… Tag: @Elysee, @francediplo, @francediplo_EN, @jnbarrot, @Avocats_Paris, @lvassy

Public services affect all of us. The Citizen Feedback Survey is now open. Share your experience to improve public services across Lao PDR. Click this link odsc.gov.la/cf or scan the QR code to participate. #YourExperienceMatters

UNDP officially handed over new equipment to MSMEs under the Inclusive Value Chains pilot, with partners from MOIC, MOF & LNCCI 🤝 MSMEs are receiving tailored advisory 👥, skills training 🧩, branding support 🖌️, and making market links 🔗 #MSMEPromotion #GrowingYourBusinesss

Local advisors getting certified in Growing Your Business delivered training to Lao MSMEs — strengthening skills in 5S, GMP, digital marketing, and financial literacy. With #MSMEs making up 99% of Lao businesses, this work helps drive more resilient and #InclusiveGrowth. 🌱

♿ Lao PDR has launched its first National Action Plan (2026–2030) to implement #CRPD recommendations. The NAP strengthens cross-sector action on disability inclusion, building on UNDP support to the 2022 CRPD review, the first joint OPD parallel report, and seven consultations.

Today, UNDP Lao PDR and the People’s Supreme Court convened 22 judges to translate Gender Audit findings into priority actions for a Gender Action Plan (2026–2030), aligned with the PSC’s Fifth Five-Year Development Plan. #GenderEquality #SDG16

Last week, UNDP convened public, development and private partners to discuss the #InclusiveValueChains pilot—reflecting on lessons learned and inviting collaboration to strengthen #MSMEPromotion and unlock sustainable growth in Lao PDR. 🤝🌱 @PNUDLAC

Lose a job and suddenly the house is cold, medicine is over, insurance is out of reach, continuing w school is hard, basic meals are not affordable ...so much feels out of bounds. One setback, many deprivations... This 1 min capture by digital artist @Vaskange is a powerful visualization of the reality for so many millions around the world... The climb back to a secure place for oneself and family, is not only about income but services and social systems that must work to keep things from falling apart. @UNDP’s new Strategic Plan centers on building and delivering that stable and strong prosperity for all. Now onwards to implementation!

Warm welcome to Beate Trankmann, our new Deputy Regional Director @UNDPasiapac and Director of the Bangkok Regional Hub. Beate brings over 25 years of experience with @UNDP, much of it in our region. She has been UNDP RR in China since late 2019 and previously served as RC/RR in Mongolia, with earlier UNDP assignments in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Cambodia. Join us in welcoming @beatetrankmann.

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.

Also, the Lao Social Security Organization is unveiling the country’s first-ever social security mobile app as a big leap towards faster, easier, people-centred services📱✨

🔴📣#HappeningNow! Leaders & partners are shaping the new National Social Protection Strategy 2026–2030, highlighting how digital solutions can boost access to health insurance, social security, and welfare services.

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.

Resilience starts with communities boosting safety, preparedness and incomes - village banks, climate-smart farming, livelihoods and preparedness tools spark the long-term change they need. #UNDPLaopdr #climate #ROKMekong

Technology should open doors; not slam them shut for women! Yet almost 40% of women and girls face online abuse. Digital violence is very real violence. It silences voices and destroys the light. At @UNDPasiapac, our country teams with partners are training police to tackle digital sex crimes, improving reporting systems, and embedding survivor support into tech through the @UNDPSPC. There is just #NoExcuse for online abuse! #16Days @unwomenasia @UNDPGenderEnv @RaquelLagunas_

Join us for the launch of the new report, The Next Great Divergence, on 2 December. Hear from experts on how countries can ensure that AI serves inclusive and sustainable human progress. #AI4HD Livestream link: youtube.com/live/cwQLIHRbt…

🎬 This 70-minute documentary from #Youth4Climate follows five young climate leaders from Bolivia, Colombia, Liberia, Pakistan and Uganda as they tackle local challenges and find local solutions. #GenerationTrust produced by @undp @MASE_IT with @ottopermille @SokaGakkaItalia, the film is available here: youtu.be/gyfo7mXS5OQ

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 🧡

The UN in Lao PDR🇺🇳 welcomed Students from NUOL🇱🇦 & SUSS🇸🇬 for an engaging discussion on development challenges and opportunities. Their insights highlight the vital role young people play in shaping a more inclusive future. 🌏✨ #PactfortheFuture #UNLaoPDR #Youth4SDGs

If it scares her out of posting, showing up, or being herself… it’s real violence. Online harm hits real life. Every time. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse. #16Days #ACTToEndViolence