VIENTIANE, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Patuxay monument in Lao capital Vientiane was illuminated in orange to commemorate the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The event on Monday, organized by the Lao government in partnership with the United Nations and its development partners, also launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
The campaign aimed to raise awareness and foster actions to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
The campaign will feature a series of impactful activities, including seminars, media campaigns, and public discussions on critical topics.
The event saw active engagement from a wide range of stakeholders, including both public and private sector representatives. ■
