Is it Disruption, Divergence or Distraction?? Tell us what you think! Excited to launch our @UNDP regional publication today, that unpacks the story of shifting trade and tariff winds and how countries are responding to this rising uncertainty. And they are! For Asia-Pacific,

Proud of my #Governance & the National Assembly teams for laying the groundwork through the STEPS project to deliver this critical #Gender Situation Analysis report, launched with @kanniwignaraja—a milestone toward gender equality in all national institutions in #LaoPDR

Today marks the 18th International Day of Democracy under the theme “From Voice to Action.” It reminds us that democracy is not only a goal, but a continuous process sustained by the active participation of all. Let us continue to build societies that are inclusive,

An exchange with H.E. Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane, Minister of Finance, LaoPDR, on how @UNDPLaoPDR @UNinLaoPDR and partners can help support 🇱🇦national planning, the Round Table Process, sustainable finance & domestic economic reforms future-fit. A Lao economy that needs to step-up

What remarkable progress over the past 15 years as Lao PDR tackles the legacy of unexploded ordnances within its boundaries. Given the 270 million cluster munititons alone that dropped and 30% that did not detonate, much remains to be done to achieve SDG 18 “Lives free from

This morning, Government of Lao PDR, @UNDPLaoPDR and partners commemorated 15 years since #CCM treaty entered into force: An important—and hugely relevant—global effort to protect civilians from the unacceptable harm caused by cluster munitions such as #UXO bomblets #LaoSDG18

Artificial Intelligence can transform lives. But only if its benefits are shared. With 1 in 3 people lacking internet access, we are working to make digital transformation inclusive. Equity isn't just a goal—it’s the foundation of a fairer future. https://t.co/TWW0TeWk5S

Excited to continue this initiative with national and international partners!

The People’s Supreme Court & #UNDP🇱🇦 were just @ the People-Centered Justice Conference in BKK! New insights gained on inclusive justice pathways for people & the planet will strengthen upcoming projects on access to justice in Laos 💼🤝#PCJ2024 #GenderJustice #AccessToJustice

Proud to be part of the UN team in Lao PDR #UnitedNations

Congratulations to the #Lao Women Union for the inauguration of the new Center for gender equality and the elimination of #GBV.  With the support of #KOICA, #UNDP and #UNFPA work side by side with the LWU for women's right to a life free from violence.

At #ASEAN2024, @antonioguterres met with the President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The Secretary-General reiterated the support of the United Nations to Lao PDR, including on its path to sustainable development. https://t.co/KaDpz634mP

It was an honor to be in the presence of the UN Secretary General @antonioguterres with the entire UN Lao PDR team! #unitednations

“This is a systematic oppression. Afghan women’s rights activists are calling it a gender apartheid… We should not be silent. We should not look away.” Nobel Peace Prize Laureate @Malala speaking to me on day 1,000 of Afghan teenage girls being banned from school.

Another first for us today… a long overdue debut in Romania and Bucharest. It is great to finally be here, we have enjoyed a very warm welcome and can’t wait to get going… W. X

Laws that criminalize individuals based on #SOGIE perpetuate discrimination, stigma and violence, creating an unsafe environment for children to grow and thrive. States must repeal laws that threaten children's well-being, as #RightsEqualsHealth. #EndAIDS #IDAHOBIT

Why #Gaza is A War on Children @IsaCNN

#Sudan > 24million children; horrific abuses of girls & women; humanitarian access shrinking; fighting intensifying. Children need more than hope. They need a ceasefire. And aid. AND the world’s eyes.

In war, words matter too. And truth has been lethally absent. #Gaza

Another intense evening of attacks here in Khan Younis, in #Gaza