International Women’s Day reflects progress and challenges of women’s rights in Laos, says country's top beauty queen

Lao women with ethnic groups' traditional clothing. - Image from Laotian Times

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): As the world celebrates International Women’s Day on Friday, Lao women are voicing the progress made in women’s rights amidst the ongoing struggle for gender equality.

This commemoration reflects the historical challenges faced by women, who have been marginalised in areas such as labor, education access, and more.