Shareen Tuladhar

Chief of Mission at IOM, United Nations Migration Agency, in Lao People's Democratic Republic / @IOMLaoPDR

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

@IOMLaoPDR, with the Department of Immigration 🇱🇦 and support from the Australian Government @AusAmbLaos, introduced a high-tech document examination tool at Wattay Airport. Paired with SOP manuals and training, it enhances Lao PDR’s capacity to manage border security 🎥✈️🛂

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@IOMLaoPDR met the National Assembly Social Affairs Committee to discuss how human mobility intersects with labour markets, investment, youth and education in 🇱🇦

With Lao Government and @UNinLaoPDR, efforts focus on data and evidence-based monitoring to inform the 10th NSEDP 📊

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

@IOMLaoPDR joins the Policy Dialogue with the National Assembly, Government of Lao and @UNinLaoPDR partners to align 10th NSEDP prep on priorities

As part of the UN effort, IOM integrates human mobility in planning to advance safe, orderly and regular migration in 🇱🇦 @UNDPLaoPDR

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

Mok’s journey shows how IOM’s entrepreneurship training can turn a skill into a thriving business, strengthening family livelihoods 🌾🏡

@IOMLaoPDR supports returning migrants with sustainable reintegration, so people can access decent work and rebuild their lives safely 💪

[IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 @UNmigration]

From factory work abroad to entrepreneurship at home, Mok’s journey shows how reintegration support can transform lives.

With support from IOM, she’s now earning a stable income from mushroom farming and building the life she once dreamed of. https://t.co/9k903vpjbG

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At National University of Laos, @IOMLaoPDR and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, with support from @SwissDevCoop under #IOMPROMISE, shared the Safe Migration ToT Handbook on safe migration pathways and workers’ rights to help students make informed migration decisions ⚖️

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Pre-Departure Orientation Training for youth and private recruitment agencies, held with Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare 🇱🇦 and supported by @SwissDevCoop

Focus on laws, regulations and ethical recruitment to advance safe, orderly and regular migration for Lao workers ⚖️

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

@IOMLaoPDR met H.E. Ms Elizabeth Te to advance a clear goal of protecting people and making mobility safer across #ASEAN

From tackling online scam centres to opening skills & labour pathways, we work toward safe, orderly and regular migration that drives inclusive growth 🇵🇭🤝🇱🇦

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

Eight years on, @IOMLaoPDR’s #IOMPROMISE strengthens safe labour migration in 🇱🇦 – from policy reform and ethical recruitment to skills training, job placements and iMAC

In Phase II, 600 gained access to jobs and 800+ received support.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/UmUO3KgFs8

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

📍 New @IOMLaoPDR iMAC e-poster at Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge I, rolled out with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to raise awareness

iMAC offers counselling, rights info, referrals, job & skills support, and return & reintegration support

Watch the clip 🎥 #IOMPROMISE

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

@IOMLaoPDR extended congratulations to H.E. Mr. Soulivath Souvannachoumkham on his appointment as Deputy Minister of Finance 🇱🇦

We held a productive exchange on aligning #migrationgovernance with national planning for development 📊

@UNmigration @IOMAsiaPacific

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

#InternationalEqualPayDay reminds us that equal pay for work of equal value is fundamental to dignity and decent work 💼

@IOMLaoPDR works with authorities to promote fair recruitment, and expand skills development & recognition to ensure migration is safe, orderly and regular ⚖️

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

Skills that feed the soul — and the family!

After working abroad, Chanthaly joined @IOMLaoPDR’s Pilot Skills Testing and Certification to sharpen her cooking skills. 🍳 She is now turning her passion into a food business close to her loved ones. 🏡

🎥 Watch her story

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This morning @UNinLaoPDR Country Team 🇱🇦 had the pleasure of meeting with @kanniwignaraja at the start of her visit to Vientiane: Insightful discussion on financing for development, UN reform 🇺🇳 and tacking tough issues together 💪🏼 @UNDPLaoPDR

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand with crisis-affected people and aid workers. Underfunded, overstretched and too often under attack — personnel and access must be protected.

@IOMLaoPDR supports protection, anti-trafficking, safe mobility and preparedness. #ActForHumanity 🕯️

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

Wrapped up the NPAC with MoLSW under PROMISE II, funded by @SwissDevCoop. Reviewed gains in safe labour migration, skills and job placement

Across the 🇱🇦🇹🇭🇰🇭🇲🇲, #PROMISE has supported nearly 1️⃣ million migrant workers with better skills, regular pathways and improved livelihoods

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

As we celebrate this milestone #YouthDay, we must also look ahead — with youth at the center of our vision for the future 🌱

Let us reflect on how we're engaging young people, including young migrants, not merely as beneficiaries but as partners of the change we aspire to see 🌏

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Mok and many Lao 🇱🇦 migrants rely on tough, labour-intensive jobs abroad to support their families.

After completing @IOMLaoPDR’s #PROMISE entrepreneurship training, supported by @SwissDevCoop, she now runs a mushroom business at home and is building a brighter future. 🍄🏡

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On the International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), @IOMLaoPDR 🇱🇦 supports regular migration pathways

@UNmigration @IOMAsiaPacific

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

Trafficking for forced criminality is rising in Southeast Asia @IOMAsiaPacific, coercing vulnerable people into scams and crimes 🚨

In 🇱🇦, where migration pressures and porous borders raise risks, @IOMLaoPDR works to protect and uphold victims' rights

🔗 https://t.co/RUNDgMySfx

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

@IOMLaoPDR met with H.E. Dr Phoxay Sayasone, Minister of Labour and Social Welfare 🇱🇦, to discuss ongoing collaboration on #labourmigration.

We’re working to strengthen labour migration and address emerging risks that undermine safe and fair job opportunities for Lao workers 🛃

[Shareen Tuladhar @shareentuladhar]

On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, many young people in Lao PDR 🇱🇦 face gaps between their skills and job market needs, driving migration abroad.

@IOMLaoPDR supports training and skills recognition to help youth access better opportunities and build resilient communities. 🌍 @UNmigration