Martine Therer

@UNDPLaoPDR Resident Representative

[UN in Lao PDR @UNinLaoPDR]

Many of the challenges facing our environment are connected—so are the solutions. Today, @UNinLaoPDR joined the National #Environment Forum 2026 🇱🇦 where youth, gov, civil society, businesses & dev. partners explored practical ways 👉balance economic growth with sustainability🌱

[Martine Therer @MTherer]

Honored to chair the National Environment Forum 2026 with H.E. Minister Linkham Douangsavanh. Today’s discussion made one point clear: finance is the key enabler to turn ambition into results - coordinated, catalytic, and aligned with Lao PDR’s national priorities.#ClimateAction

[Martine Therer @MTherer]

Nature is more than an environmental priority, it shapes our investment in future generations. As Lao PDR advances green growth, stronger partnerships and smarter finance will drive a resilient, inclusive future. #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #ClimateAction #Climatehub

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The Department of Water Resource #MAE and UNDP visited communities restoring forests, improving wetlands, and strengthening local flood preparedness under the #GEF supported #IWRM project. Protecting ecosystems also means protecting livelihoods, water security, and communities.

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As climate risks intensify, the concept of #LossandDamage is moving from global debate to urgent reality. See how data is turning climate vulnerability into resilience and opportunity.

👉 https://t.co/GivGCep2qb

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🚭 Tobacco claims over 6,700 lives in Lao PDR each year.

As the country advances toward sustainable development, stronger tobacco control can save lives, protect youth, and reduce economic losses.

Read more: https://t.co/X9CfbFLWwM

#WorldNoTobaccoDay #LaoPDR #HealthForAll

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🩸A small act can save a life.

Join @UNinLaoPDR & @euinlaos for a blood donation drive marking #WorldBloodDonorDay 👉 help address critical blood shortages, especially during dengue season.
🗓️12 June 2026 | 08:30–16:30

Be someone’s hero. Learn more 👇
https://t.co/KB0pwLTvou

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✨Nothing about us without us

“As a Hmong woman with a physical disability, meaningful participation has been one of my major barriers,” says Seevue Xaykia.

Now a UN Volunteer, she advances disability inclusion: https://t.co/WQOJtGCEdp

@UNVolunteers @UNVAsiaPacific #IVY2026

[Martine Therer @MTherer]

@UNDPLaoPDR @UNVolunteers @UNVAsiaPacific Seevue’s work with UNDP has strengthened disability inclusion, brought underrepresented voices to the table, and driven meaningful change. Her leadership reminds us that everyone’s perspective matters. Thank you, dear Seevanh, for your dedication and for inspiring us all.

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Middle East escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to $299B and push 8.8M into poverty, warns UNDP. In Lao PDR, ~4,000 people could fall into poverty.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/eVEcNn3c5m

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74 participants joined a national dialogue on women’s leadership in the judiciary 👩‍⚖️⚖️

UNDP Lao PDR & the People’s Supreme Court are strengthening professional development of women judges & gender-responsive adjudication to improve access to justice.

#GenderEquality #SDG16

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Following the success of the #RBM ToT, the #NPFID project tested the rollout with line ministry planners. Insights show strong potential to improve sectoral plans and priority setting through results-based planning—turning plans into impact. 🌱

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Spoke today with @ChannelNewsAsia’s Yasmin Jonkers on the Middle East conflict’s impact across 36 Asia-Pacific countries.
I was asked about @UNDP focus. From households & small businesses to informal workers and farmers, food, fuel, fertilizer shortages hit the most vulnerable first. Supporting policies and programmes that reach them - that's our priority.
Interview Insights: https://t.co/9GMe2909ne

Read report here: https://t.co/geCmum2wPd

[UN in Lao PDR @UNinLaoPDR]

A staggering 38% of 👩face online violence.

As 🇱🇦 advances digitally, risks like #TFGBV are rising, affecting women, child & vulnerable groups.

UNCT & the Min's of Technology & Communications are joining forces to raise awareness & drive action. 💪

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🌏 UNDP Lao PDR and @UNDPIndia are putting #SouthSouthCooperation into action with the #LaoWIN #DigitalHealth platform. 38 MOH representatives and 50 Cold Chain Handlers are being trained on vaccine supply chain management using the platform, making #HealthForAll a reality!

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8 #MSMEs in Lao PDR—5 #WomenEntrepreneurs—have strengthened operations, expanded markets & increased revenues through the Inclusive Value Chains Programme.

🚀 Next phase launching soon—more opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Stay tuned.

[Anan Bouapha @Ananbouapha]

C’est un immense honneur d’être reconnu(e) parmi les 12 lauréats de l’Initiative Marianne, le programme pour les droits de l’Homme le plus prestigieux du pays, lancé par le Président de la République française, @EmmanuelMacron 🇫🇷

Cette distinction n’est accordée qu’à 12 lauréats seulement à travers le monde 🌍, et j’ai été chaleureusement accueilli(e) par Madame @RomeIsabelle, Ambassadrice pour les droits de l’Homme de la France (Ancienne Ministre déléguée chargée de l’Égalité entre les femmes et les hommes, de la Diversité et de l’Égalité des chances 🇫🇷)

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Cette prestigieuse reconnaissance restera à jamais une source de grande fierté et un accomplissement majeur dans ma vie 🙏

Ma présence ici vise à partager mon expérience du dialogue pacifique avec les acteurs nationaux, issue de mon travail de plaidoyer au Laos. Je souhaite démontrer que le travail pour la paix et les droits de l’Homme ne doit pas nécessairement être synonyme de confrontation ou de contradiction, mais peut se faire main dans la main, au côté de notre gouvernement, pour atteindre les objectifs de développement durable et un développement inclusif. (C’est la raison fondamentale pour laquelle j’ai été sélectionné(e) comme lauréat(e) pour la paix et la diplomatie) 🙏 💪🌺❤️🇱🇦🏛️

Mes remerciements les plus sincères à la France pour son soutien, cette opportunité unique, sa solidarité et sa générosité 🇱🇦🌈🙏🤝💜🇫🇷

🙏 Lauréat(e) Marianne du Président de la République française
🙏 Alumni de @sciencespo👨‍🎓

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It is an absolute honor to be recognized as one of the 12 laureates of the Marianne Initiative, the country’s most prestigious Human Rights program launched by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron 🇫🇷 award to only 12 laureates globally from around the world 🌍 and warmly welcomed by Madame Isbelle Rome - Human Rights Ambassador of France (Former Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities 🇫🇷)

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This prestigious recognition will always be a source of great pride and a defining achievement in my life 🙏

My presence here is to impart my peaceful dialogue with national stakeholders from the experience of my advocacy work in Laos to showcase that peace and human rights work doesn’t always have to confront, contradict but work hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder with our respected government to achieve sustainable development goals and inclusive development (That’s the strong reason why I’m selected as a laureate for peace and diplomacy) 🙏 💪🌺❤️🇱🇦🏛️

My deepest thanks to France for the support, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, your strong alliance, and your generosity 🇱🇦🌈🙏🤝💜🇫🇷

🙏Marianne Laureate of the President of France
🙏 @sciencespo alumnus 👨‍🎓

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[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

Public services affect all of us.

The Citizen Feedback Survey is now open. Share your experience to improve public services across Lao PDR.

Click this link https://t.co/fEbZXRISG8 or scan the QR code to participate. #YourExperienceMatters

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UNDP officially handed over new equipment to MSMEs under the Inclusive Value Chains pilot, with partners from MOIC, MOF & LNCCI 🤝

MSMEs are receiving tailored advisory 👥, skills training 🧩, branding support 🖌️, and making market links 🔗

#MSMEPromotion #GrowingYourBusinesss

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

Local advisors getting certified in Growing Your Business delivered training to Lao MSMEs — strengthening skills in 5S, GMP, digital marketing, and financial literacy. With #MSMEs making up 99% of Lao businesses, this work helps drive more resilient and #InclusiveGrowth. 🌱