The recent floods in Lao PDR have severely damaged schools in Luangnamtha, disrupting children's education. UNICEF, led by Bilal Durrani is tirelessly supporting the government to rebuild and ensure education continues, offering hope and stability in challenging times. 💪📚

A pleasure to meet Michael McCord, Country Rep of USAID Laos, to discuss our strong partnership to promote the wellbeing of every child in 🇱🇦 HVariava June Kunugi

Excellent meeting with Marc-André Prost to strengthen partnerships tackling nutrition and food security. Together, we’re committed to ensuring every child in Lao PDR not only survives but thrives. WFP Asia Pacific, World Food Programme

Truly inspired by my meeting with H.E. Mr. Monexay Laomoaxong, Secretary General of the Lao Youth Union. Together, we share the passion, vision, and commitment to empowering Lao youth to flourish and shape a brighter future for all.

Honoured to join the 3rd #ASEANYouthDialogue with Lao Youth Union, Bakhodir Burkhanov, @UNICEF_Laos, & UNFPA Lao PDR. Together, we must invest in youth, especially girls, to ensure they have the opportunities to learn, lead, and pave the way for a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Great meeting with Xiaoyan Qian, Director of IOM Lao People's Democratic Republic. We discussed youth empowerment, skills development, and climate action, crucial areas for Lao PDR. Looking forward to continued collaboration for positive change! ILOAsiaPacific, International Labour Organization, Shareen Tuladhar, UNICEF East Asia Pacific

Honoured to brief UNSG António Guterres on United Nations's commitment to Lao PDR’s Strategic Priority 1: People’s Wellbeing. Together, UN in Lao PDR will push for a brighter future for all. Bakhodir Burkhanov, UN Spokesperson, Shairi Mathur, Dr Tim Armstrong, June Kunugi

Our Rep Bilal Durrani recently discussed the UN's Strategic Priority 1: People’s Wellbeing with António Guterres. Together with the @UNinLaos family, UNICEF Laos is tackling child marriage, improving health & education, & ensuring a brighter future for every child in Lao PDR.

On #GlobalHandwashingDay we highlight the importance of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene in supporting healthy hands for healthy communities. 🇦🇺 & UNICEF Laos are supporting 🇱🇦 improve access to WASH for hard-to-reach communities, schools & healthcare facilities

Read our joint Op-Ed with the Minister of Labour & Social Welfare, UNICEF and @ILO on the importance of expanding #social protection in #Lao PDR with a focus on the most vulnerable.  undp.org/laopdr/stories…

Great meeting with Martine Therer from UNDP Lao PDR to discuss enhancing adolescent engagement & creating learning pathways in Lao PDR. Together, we’re helping children & adolescents tackle climate change and address the dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO) for a safer, greener future.

Had a productive discussion with @ShareenTuladhar from IOM Lao People's Democratic Republic. Innovation & climate action are central to our collaboration as we support children & adolescents in 🇱🇦. Together, we are building resilience to migration & climate challenges, ensuring a brighter future for all.

A pleasure meeting Alex Kremer from @WorldBankLaos. Together, we are strengthening our partnership to advance human capital development in Lao PDR, with a focus on education & nutrition reform, benefiting children & families nationwide. Looking forward to continued collaboration!

With the Australian Embassy, we are proud to support an intensive training led by UNICEF’s Alexandre Cote to boost disability-inclusive social protection in Laos. This will equip partners with skills to design inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities. Australian Embassy in Laos

An insightful discussion with Mr. Kent Vachon, Chargé d'Affaires Canada in Laos, on Canada’s support to the children and families of Laos. From climate action to nutrition and data systems, we’re excited to strengthen our collaboration for a brighter future

An insightful meeting with H.E. Ambassador Prashant Agrawal from India in Laos. We discussed strengthening our partnership in health & nutrition, especially around salt iodization, to improve child & family health in Laos. Exciting potential to share India’s expertise #ForEveryChild

Excellent meeting with Ms. Kyung-Mee Kim, FAO Rep in Lao PDR, on bolstering food systems to secure safe, nutritious food for every child. Together, @uniceflaos and Food and Agriculture Organization Laos are set to drive multi-sector efforts for sustainable solutions to tackle food security and nutrition

Bilal Durrani met with Minister of Justice, H.E. Mr. Phayvy Siboualypha, to strengthen child rights, end violence against children, and improve access to justice in 🇱🇦. Priorities include enforcing the new child protection law, digital transformation, and climate resilience.

.@bilal_durrani_ briefed National Assembly members on the importance of investing in #HumanCapital. With nearly 1/3 of Laos’ population under 24, strategic investments in education, health, and nutrition are essential to harness the nation’s demographic potential.

Human Capital Development #HCD requires investments in education, nutrition, health and social protection especially for a growing young population in Laos 🇱🇦, challenges and opportunities discussed at #RTIM2024