gender-based violence

Update news gender-based violence

House in Quang Ninh provides shelter for victims of gender-based violence

Nguyen Thi Nga (not her real name) got married when she was 21 years old.

Entries invited for competition on gender-based violence against women, girls

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam is inviting entries for a competition themed “Speak Up – Take Action” to raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls in Vietnam.

Mexican women strike to protest against gender-based violence

Millions of women stay away from work and school to show what a society without women looks like.

Catalysing change for gender equality

Great strides have been taken to empower women and girls in the Asia-Pacific region since the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing adopted an ambitious global agenda to achieve gender equality twenty-five years ago.

Ministry of Home Affairs presents insignia to UNFPA Representative

The Ministry of Home Affairs on August 19 presented a “For the cause of the State organisation sector” insignia to Astrid Bant, the UNFPA’s Representative in Vietnam, in recognition of her contributions during her tenure in Vietnam.