December 25, 2020 Posted in Human Rights

The Human Development Report ranks countries based on the Human Development Index (HDI) which measures average achievement on three basic aspects of human development, life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Between 1990 and 2019, the Lao PDR...Read More

October 13, 2020 Posted in Human Rights

The Vientiane Police Headquarters destroyed 659 kg of narcotic drugs in a ceremony held in Vientiane on Oct 10 to mark the 19th anniversary of National Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking.The narcotics destroyed included heroin (2,741 kg), methamphe...Read More

September 11, 2020 Posted in Human Rights

National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control confirmed this morning another new case of Covid-19.
The latest case has been identified as a 29-year-old military athlete who just ret...

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August 25, 2020 Posted in Human Rights

In her teaching career spanning over 20 years Vinkouk Duang Khammouan has met many female students experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
She sees an urgent need to help young people understand more abou...

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August 13, 2020 Posted in Human Rights

Vientiane Capital, During this COVID-19 pandemic, an alarming number of those infected, or about 10% of cases globally, are among health workers...

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August 7, 2020 Posted in Human Rights

A resident of the eastern Chinese province of Shandong who was being pressured by the authorities to join a controversial resettlement plan was sent to hospital after attempting suicide by drinking pe...

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