From March 27–28, 2025, Lao Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas Association, in collaboration with the Association for Development of Women and Legal Education, organized VMC/VPA study tour event on access to justice under PIASVC project between from Xiengkhouang and Bolikhamxai provinces. Both sides exchanged insights from past training sessions and case studies in their respective target villages, highlighting the crucial role of mediation committees in strengthening communities. Through discussions on conflict resolution methods and advisory support for disputing parties, participants explored ways to find neutral solutions and foster long-term harmony.

mplementation Management Committee Meeting for the Public Information and Awareness Services for Vulnerable Communities (PIASVC) project, at Oudomxay province on 19-21 March 2025 The PIASVC project, under Helvetas Laos, held an Implementation Management Committee (IMC) meeting on 19-21 March 2025 at Oudomxay province. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Leevameng Libouapao, Deputy Director General of the Department of Land, MoNRE; Mr. Mone Sysavath, Deputy Country Director of Helvetas Laos; Mr. Somdy Tengbriacheu, Head of PONRE

LIWG Secretariat, are happy to share with you our 21th LIWG Newsletter covering activities from October to December 2024. In this newsletter, we present activities implemented by the secretariat, its members and its network related to land advocacy, natural resource protection, and the promotion of human rights related to land and natural resource tenures.