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Vietnam introduces initiatives on right to immunization

During the general discussion on human rights at the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai presented a speech on right to immunization, which was praised by many countries.

Hanoi strengthens protection of children in cyberspace

The Hanoi Department of Information and Communications has implemented various programs to strengthen measures to protect children in the online environment.

Coordination needed to prevent gender-based violence

To prevent and respond to gender-based violence, it is necessary to have the participation and close coordination of all relevant agencies and organizations at the central and local levels.

Quang Nam launches Fanpage to protect children and women in cyberspace

The police agency of the central province of Quang Nam in early Apirl 2023 launched a Fanpage to provide knowledge and instruct children and women how to protect themselves and perform safe interaction on cyberspace.

Empowering women in starting a business

Women have now entered areas that were traditionally the domain of men, especially economic activities, to establish more sustainable and equitable social relations.

Escaping from violence after a fairytale wedding: ensuring women's rights

Psychologists say that women who are victims of abuse must break their silence and seek help and protection from psychologists or the police.

Health insurance - 'Lifesaver' for medical examiners, so that no one left behind

Health insurance is considered a fulcrum for many people when they unfortunately get sick. For people in difficult circumstances, this is also a "lifesaver" that helps them escape the health poverty trap.

“Listen to your children”

The contest "Creating media products to raise awareness of gender equality for children in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in 2023" attracted nearly 4,000 entries.

Vietnam refutes untruthful information about Khmer people’s situation

Vietnam refutes groundless and untruthful information about the situation of the Khmer people in the country, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.

Investing in grassroots healthcare to ensure equality in medical treatment

In Vietnam, grassroots healthcare is the foundation, playing an important role because it is an easy-to-access place with low cost and social justice, reducing overload for hospitals at higher levels.

Bring young doctors with good expertise to poor people

Training and sending young doctors with specialized degrees to work in poor, remote districts has brought many practical results.

Students’ gender and sexual orientation respected at 'Happy Schools'

The set of criteria for building "Happy Schools" of Ho Chi Minh City includes 18 standards, with 3 main groups of standards on people, teaching and educational and environmental activities.

Vietnam effectively implements Convention Against Torture

Vietnam has tried its best to effectively implement the Convention Against Torture (CAT), achieving remarkable results, which is highly appreciated by other countries and international organizations.

Vietnam spares no efforts to implement Convention against Torture: officer

Vietnam has taken actions to effectively implement the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), with achievements recognised and hailed by the international community.

“One-stop center” model to be expanded in Vietnam

Building more One-stop Service Center model like Anh Duong (Sunshine) House is very necessary and important to support people suffering from gender-based violence to access integrated, essential and effective services.

Remote medical examination and treatment help all people access health care

Innovating grassroots health care operations so that people can enjoy better health care services is something that the health sector has always paid attention to. One of solutions is developing remote medical examination and treatment services.

Promoting maternity rights welfare and health of mothers and children

The draft Law on Social Insurance (amended) is one of the important bills that will be submitted to the National Assembly at the 6th session. The draft law has a great impact on most population groups, especially women.

Children need companionship and safety protection in cyberspace

Representatives of Vietnamese children at the 7th National Children's Forum 2023 discussed and expressed their concern related to cyberspace safety.

Prime Minister: Arousing Vietnamese women’s spirit of daring to think and to do

"The Women's Start-up Contest is a large and extensive forum, arousing the potential, enthusiasm, intelligence, and dare-to-think and dare-to-do spirit of Vietnamese women in their start-up journey," Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized.

Cao Bang: Entire political system jointly promotes child protection

The authorities of Cao Bang province determine that child care, education and protection is an important, long-term task, making an important contribution to preparing and improving the quality of human resources.