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Vietnam’s National Report under 4th UPR cycle announced

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international press conference in Hanoi on April 15 to announce Vietnam's National Report under the United Nations Human Rights Council’s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism.

UN agencies’ UPR report contains unobjective contents: Deputy Spokesman

The report of the United Nations (UN) agencies in Vietnam under the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism contains many inaccurate and unverified contents.

Vietnam advances in human development index rankings

Vietnam has ascended eight places from 115th to 107th position in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) rankings, solidifying its position among developing countries with a high HDI.

Vietnam seeks re-election to UN Human Rights Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has called on countries to support Vietnam's bid for re-election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 tenure.

Vietnam urges exclusion from US religious freedom watch list

Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang has conveyed Vietnam's regret and urged the US not to include Vietnam in the Special Watch List for religious freedom.

VN requests UN High Commission for Human Rights Office to correct information

Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on January 11 refuted the accuracy of the information about Vietnam’s human right commitments posted on the website of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Ambassador talks about Vietnam’s hallmarks at UNHRC in 2023

Vietnam has so far this year had six outstanding initiatives at all three regular meetings of the council, which received the support and co-sponsorship of many countries and international organisations, according to Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai.

Vietnam implements 86.7% of UPR third cycle recommendations

Vietnam has so far implemented 86.7% of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations, and 12.4% of recommendations have been partially completed.

Human rights top of agenda in Vietnam

What is more impressive is that some EM groups with a population of fewer than 1,000 have had a say in the legislative body.

Piloting model of career guidance and vocational training for prisoners

The Government has issued Decree No. 09/2023/ND-CP detailing the implementation of the model of organizing labor activities, guiding career and vocational training for prisoners outside prison.

Strengthening local governments’role in preventing domestic violence

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is working on a draft circular on criteria, quality standards, economic-technical norms and guidance on the implementation of models on prevention and control of domestic violence.

Lighting the fire to eliminate violence against women and girls

November 25 is designated by the United Nations as the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls".

Phu Tho implements "Prevention and combat of crimes against children" model

All districts, cities and towns in Phu Tho Province has implemented the model of "Prevention and combat of crimes against children".

Int’l cooperation and dialogue to promote and protect human rights

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang highlighted Vietnam’s consistent policy, efforts and achievements in promoting and protecting human rights during nearly 4 decades of renovation and its people-centered approach.

Dien Bien organizes human rights training conference 2023

On October 4, the Human Rights Steering Committee of Dien Bien province coordinated with the Government's Standing Office on Human Rights to organize a training conference on human rights work.

Ensure equal participation of women and girls in all fields

The United Nations Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues convened its 78th session at the United Nations headquarters in New York (USA) on October 3.

Removing barriers against girls and women with disabilities

Barriers in society and education against people with disabilities have been gradually reduced, and the rights of people with disabilities have been better guaranteed.

Asian & Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators opens

Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Van Long affirmed that the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam attaches great importance and highly appreciates the role of the Asian & Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators.

Truong Son Town improves efficiency of health care for the elderly

The project "Preventive health care for the elderly to cope with the problem of population aging using Tsuyama model" for the period of 2022-2024 has been implemented in 5 provinces.

Governor Nguyen Thi Hong: Women have characteristics suitable for banking jobs

According to Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong, women's gender characteristics such as meticulousness, accuracy, perseverance, and caution are very suitable for the requirements of the banking industry.