The International Day for Mine Awareness and Mine Assistance was celebrated by a large group of people in a public event organised by the National Regulatory Authority for UXO/Mine Action Sector in Lao PDR, supported by UNDP. 

Among the many activities, such as the symbolic march down Lane Xang, different UXO operators (clearance, community awareness and victim assistance) had set up exhibition booths for their work and activities. In addition to more official speeches, the audience was able to listen to the ideas and thoughts of young people who took part on a UXO poem competition, and proudly read their poems on the stage.

Photo: Julie Mehigan/UNDP - NRA