Lao People's Democratic Republic

National Assembly

Specialized body - Women's caucus

Lao Women Parliamentarians Caucus
(January 2002 - March 2021)

About

Formal or informal
Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs
Yes
Notes
There are only women in the caucus, but many men parliamentarians support the women caucus' plan of action.
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
Yes

Activities

Issues dealt with by the caucus
- The Caucus contributes to the law drafting process to improve the Lao legislation in regard of gender-based violence.
-Specific activities have included: development of a resolution on gender issues in parliaments for the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum in 2009; organization of female leadership training; gender training workshops for parliamentarians; gender screening of budgets and laws, as well as oversight of their implementation; and advocacy work for the advancement of women.
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
Yes
The caucus has a communication plan
Yes