𝐎𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, the Lao Civil Society Coordination Committee (LCCC), in collaboration with Weaving Women's Voices in Southeast Asia (WEAVE) and the Association for Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE), held a community engagement workshop at the Lao Plaza Hotel.
The consultation, titled "𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐁𝐕) 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐨 𝐏𝐃𝐑," was chaired by Ms. Minavanh Pholsena, Chair of the LCCC. The event addressed the critical need to protect women and girls who face heightened risks of violence during climate-related disasters such as floods and droughts.
Throughout the day, participants engaged in participatory mapping and scenario-based exercises to identify GBV risks during climate crises. Ms. Nur Judy Abdullah, Coordinator of WEAVE, led the introduction, setting the stage for community-driven solutions based on women's lived realities.
The workshop facilitated the co-creation of gender-sensitive climate strategies, drawing on local knowledge to strengthen protection systems. Participants also mapped out local referral services to ensure survivors have access to support during emergencies.
The meeting concluded with a community action plan to identify women champions and focal points. Closing remarks were delivered by Ms. Inthana Bouphasavanh, Director of ADWLE, reaffirming the commitment of Lao civil society to building a safer, more resilient future for women in the face of environmental challenges.
ADWLE ສພມສກ WEAVE-Weaving Women's Voices in Southeast Asia
