EVAW day in Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital.

On 21 November 2023, Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education, in collaboration with the Vientiane Capital Department of Justice and the Sangthong District Administration, organized an event to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls.

The objective was to disseminate information and raise awareness among target groups and the general public, ensuring a better understanding of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The event also provided an opportunity for the target groups and the general public to express their ideas and demonstrate behaviors that contribute to public awareness-raising and advocacy. This was facilitated through various activities, including a presentation on the history and significance of November 25th, theatrical performances, a summary of relevant laws, and an initiative inviting attendees to sign their names and share comments in opposition to all forms of violence—particularly gender-based violence.

A total of 383 people participated, including 155 women. Attendees came from 10 target villages and 28 district-level offices. The event was organized by a team comprising representatives from the Vientiane Capital Department of Justice, the Lao Women’s Union, the Women’s Development and Legal Education Group, Faculty of Law and Political Science at the National University of Laos.