People participate in the International Coffee Day festival.

Social security

International Coffee Day in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

International Coffee Day was celebrated in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic under the theme “Promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chains”. Held in Vientiane on 29 September – 1 October 2023 and Luang Prabang on 27 – 29 October 2023, the festival brought together Lao coffee enthusiasts, sellers, suppliers and producers. It raised awareness of safe work in the supply chain through many activities, games and panel discussions.

24 November 2023

Lao coffee enthusiasts, sellers, suppliers and producers at the International Coffee Day festival. © ILO

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