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Resistance and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children Law, 2014 (Law No. 56/NA of 2014).

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Gender Equity Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Human rights
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This law defines the principles, rules and measures for preventing and combating violence against women and children, aiming to eliminate all forms of violence against women and children, uphold the roles, dignity of women and children, achieve the gender equality.

Full text
English/Lao
Website
www.ilo.org