Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Village Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills for Village-Level Mediation Units in 6 Villages, Xaysetha District, Vientiane Capital

On 1–3 October 2025, in Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province, Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE), in collaboration with the Vientiane Capital Department of Justice, organized a training on Gender Mainstreaming and Conflict Resolution Skills for village-level mediation from 6villages in Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital.

The training aimed to enhance the knowledge of these village-level mediation units regarding gender mainstreaming and conflict resolution, and to provide practical experience through simulated mediation scenarios. There were 44 participants, including 18 women. The session was co-chaired by Mr. Siviengthong Sorphapmixay, Head of the Vientiane Capital Department of Justice and Ms. Souphone Voravong, Advisor to the Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education.

Participants demonstrated great enthusiasm and keen Participants demonstrated great enthusiasm and keen interest in the training content, as the lessons were directly relevant to their practical work and provided tools to address issues within their villages, thereby fostering peace and well-being.

This training was supported by the Citizen Engagement for Good Governance and the Rule of Law (CEGGA) Programme, implemented through Helvetas.