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Women now have access to free legal assistance

2015December 14, 201557Views 0Likes 0Comments

6th November 2015 Since opening in early July this year, Lao PDR’s first legal aid clinic for vulnerable women has been deemed a success with 20 cases received so far; three cases of rape and 17 cases of physical and emotional abuse within the family. The clinic, which is managed by the Association for Development of Women…

ADWLE Celebrates Ending Violence Against Women Day

2015December 14, 201562Views 0Likes 0Comments

4th December Over 300 students participated in activities co-organised by ADWLE and the Sub-Commission for the Advancement of Women (Sub-CAW) to celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Four Secondary Schools based in Vientiane Capital took part in the celebrations: Ho Chi Minh, Thadkhao, Phiawat and Chanthabury. Each School performed a theatre piece which tackled…

ADWLE Celebrates International Women’s Day

2015June 19, 201560Views 0Likes 0Comments

Laughter and applause echoed through the streets as 900 villagers from four villages in Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, participated in International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations organised by ADWLE. Speeches and introductions were given as village members introduced the background and significance of IWD and ADWLE Director Inthana Bouphasavanh spoke about ADWLE and future projects it would…