The Gender and Law’s Day, under the theme “Promoting the participation of both women and men across all fields of study and sectors, peaceful coexistence, and social justice,” at the Faculty of Law and Political Science, National University of Laos (FLP-NUOL).
On 7 December 2022 at the Faculty of Law and Political Science, National University of Laos (NUOL), the Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE), in collaboration with the Faculty of Law and Political Science, organized an event titled Gender and Law’s Day. The event was held under the theme: “Promoting the participation of all genders across all fields of study and sectors, fostering peaceful coexistence and advancing social justice.”
The event was presided over by Dr. Somdet Keovongsak, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the National University of Laos. It was co-chaired by Ms. Sofaya Kasin, Head of the Legal Assistance Program at The Asia Foundation and Ms. Inthana Boupphasavanh, Director of the Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE).
Also in attendance was Mr. Christiaan Bergwerff, Deputy Head of the Economic and Political Department at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Thailand. – The event featured presentations from four guest speakers:
1) A presentation on the “4th National Action Plan for Gender Equality (2021–2025),” delivered by Ms. Souphone Voravong.
2) A presentation titled “Women in the Performance of Duties and the Causes of Inequality,” delivered by Dr. Kongsy Chounlamany, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education, National University of Laos (NUOL).
3) A presentation on “International and Lao Policy Frameworks Regarding Gender and Sexual Diversity,” delivered by Mr. Anan Boupha from Proud To Be Us Laos.
4) A presentation on “Gender Roles and the Environment Influencing Gender Roles,” delivered by a speaker holding a Master’s degree. Bounmee Ratsameexay, Deputy Head of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law and Political Science, National University of Laos (NUOL).
The event featured exhibition booths showcasing various projects, which attendees were invited to visit. Participating organizations included Village Focus International (VFI), Proud To Be Us Laos, and the Association for Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE). The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable, with participants engaging in various activities.
This initiative was supported by The Asia Foundation in Lao PDR, through a legal aid program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
—————–
#TAF #USAID #VFI #ProudToBeUsLaos
# #StopViolenceAgainstWomenAndChildren #GenderAndTheLawDay
