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Archived Updates

Lao PDR Opens First Shelter for Women and Children
UNICEF-supported counselling centre to offer support for victims.

UNESCO Radio Soap Operas in Minority Languages Ready for Distribution
From March 2005, UNESCO Bangkok's Culture Unit began to distribute audio materials of its ethnic minority language radio soap operas for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, trafficking and drug abuse across the Upper Mekong Sub-region.

Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in Kunming, China1
The Second Summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program opened on 5 July 2005, highlighting the strong will of the six Asian nations to strive for collective prosperity through pragmatic cooperation.

Move to Recognize Illegal Laotian Workers in Thailand1
Lao and Thai authorities want to accelerate recognition of temporary passports for Lao labourers working in Thailand.

Thailand and Lao PDR Sign Trafficking Memorandum of Understanding
Please find English, Thai and Lao versions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on Cooperation to Combat Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children.

Thailand and Laos Agree to Form Bilateral Policy on Trafficking1
Laos and Thailand have agreed to form the first bilateral policy to combat human trafficking.

Lao PDR, UNICEF Launch Awareness Campaign about Trafficking1
On 1 June 2005, the Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF launched a multi-media campaign designed to raise awareness of the risks posed by trafficking and protect those most at risk from its dangers.

Updates from Vietnamese Press on Border Crossing Agreements1
Vietnam, Laos and China finally agreed on their border crossing-point at a five-day meeting which concluded in Hanoi on 8 April 2005 after two rounds of negotiations.

Six Asian Countries Cooperate in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Government officials and police chiefs of six countries along Southeast Asia’s Mekong River have agreed on an action plan to fight human trafficking and help victims return to normal lives on 31 March 2005.

Six Asian Countries Cooperate in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Government officials and police chiefs of six countries along Southeast Asia’s Mekong River have agreed on an action plan to fight human trafficking and help victims return to normal lives on 31 March 2005.

Six Asian Countries Cooperate in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Government officials and police chiefs of six countries along Southeast Asia’s Mekong River have agreed on an action plan to fight human trafficking and help victims return to normal lives on 31 March 2005.

UNESCO - Lao National Radio Hmong Soap Operas Begin Broadcast
On Dec.

ASEAN Signs Declaration Against Trafficking in Persons Particularly Women and Children
Date: 29 November 2004 Venue: Vientiane, Laos PDR At the 10 th ASEAN Summit, in Vientiane, Laos PDR, heads of state of 10 countries in Southeast Asia signed a number of declarations.

ARCPPT Launches Website
Asia Regional Cooperation to Prevent People Trafficking (ARCPPT) is pleased to announce the launch of its website: www.arcppt.org.

Child Trafficking Study in Lao PDR1
According to the first national study on child trafficking released on 26 October 2004 by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and UNICEF, it is a problem for Lao PDR which requires urgent action.  The study, entitled 'Broken Promises, Shattered Dreams', found cases of child trafficking from each of the seventeen provinces surveyed, from the far north to the far south of the country.