At Vinh Quang Prison, the journey of rehabilitation is not defined by rigid discipline alone. It is also shaped by compassion.

Vocational training inside prison walls is helping inmates rebuild confidence and prepare for life beyond incarceration.

Even within a strictly disciplined environment, spiritual needs persist. Ensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion is not only a matter of policy, but also a vital support that helps inmates regain balance and move toward positive change.

Vietnam has reaffirmed its active and responsible role at the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which concluded in Geneva on March 31 after six weeks of meetings amid increasingly complex global developments.

Vietnam has consistently upheld a people-centered approach, considering the protection of migrants’ security, safety, and lawful rights and interests as a top priority in policy formulation and implementation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said in Vietnam, no one is discriminated against on the basis of religion or belief, and the activities of religious organisations are ensured in accordance with the law, she affirmed.

Nearly all Vietnamese, 95–98%, now have access to basic digital services, social media, and online information platforms, a level of connectivity that surpasses many advanced economies.

As Decree 1079 enters a key phase, Vietnam looks to deepen international ties and boost media capacity for promoting human rights.

Vietnam’s happiness index has surged 37 places in just five years, highlighting the country’s progress in promoting human rights and well-being.

Vietnam will continue its policy of granting amnesty on major national holidays and key historical events, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Vietnam’s consistent stance that protecting human rights is the first and foremost responsibility of each state, while advocating for dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared values.

Vietnam has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term, receiving 180 votes – the highest among the Asia-Pacific candidates.

Vietnam is making considerable achievements in population policy, particularly in enabling everyone to take control of their own reproductive health and bodily autonomy.

Throughout the 59th session of the UNHRC, Vietnam’s delegation demonstrated a proactive, constructive, and responsible approach - engaging in dialogue, contributing to resolutions, and co-sponsoring major initiatives.

Vietnam received positive recognition for ratifying 7 of 9 core human rights treaties and enhancing laws on anti-discrimination, gender equality, and anti-corruption.

Vietnam will host an AICHR workshop on the rights of seafarers later this year to raise awareness, share best practices, and promote cooperation in this crucial area.

On July 7-8 in Switzerland, Vietnam will hold a dialogue with the United Nations Human Rights Committee.

A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.

Originating from a deeply humanitarian policy of the Party and the State, the program to do away with makeshift and dilapidated houses is gradually turning the dream of stable housing and livelihoods into reality for poor citizens.