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Vietnamese human rights issue in the eyes of foreign friends

In Vietnam, human rights are ensured by the Constitution, legal system, and policies in all aspects. World leaders, international experts, and organizations have made positive comments on human rights in Vietnam.

US congratulates Vietnam on UN Human Rights Council seat

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, during his current visit to Vietnam, extended US congratulations to Vietnam on its recent election as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

Human rights in Vietnam positively recognized by international friends

The truth is that human rights in Vietnam are always guaranteed in the Constitution, legal institutions, focused in State policies and getting better in all aspects of life.

Vietnam elected to UN Human Rights Council

Vietnam was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) for the 2023-2025 tenure on October 11 at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Vietnam merits seat at UN Human Rights Council: Washington Times

The Washington Times has published an article in which it supports Vietnam's candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term.

Vietnam’s human rights achievements undeniable

Throughout history, Vietnam has always put its people at the centre of every socio-economic development strategy, programme, and project, thereby obtaining considerable and multifaceted achievements in ensuring human rights.

Vietnam presents candidature for membership of UN Human Rights Council

Keeping the society safe against pandemics is the best way to ensure each member can fully enjoy their human rights.

Vietnam actively engages in UNHRC’s 45th regular session

A Vietnamese mission led by Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai has actively participated in the 45th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) from September 14 to October 7.

Vietnam prioritises child right protection: ambassador

Vietnam always pays attention to and prioritises protecting children's rights in armed conflicts, said Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese delegation in Geneva.

Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 43rd session

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland on June 15.

Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 41st session

Women’s rights and climate change were the focus of a discussion within the framework of the 41st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland on June 28.

Vietnam strengthens its profile at UNHRC

 Vietnam has completed the 1st year of its 2-year-term as a member of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 27th session

Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh, Vietnamese permanent representative to the UN, the WTO and other international organisations gave a speech at the 27th session of the UNHRC, which opened in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 8.

Vietnam announces human rights review results

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Foreign Ministry and the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam held a conference on April 2 in Hanoi to announce the results of the country’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on human rights in the second cycle.

Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council's summit

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh led a Vietnamese delegation to the 25th annual summit of the UN Human Rights Council, which opened in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 3.

Vietnam wins seat in UN Human Rights Council

 Vietnam’s election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the first time shows that the country has won high confidence from UN member states, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.

Human rights major priority for VN, spokesman

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam had made many achievements in ensuring human rights in civil affairs, politics, economics, culture and society which had been recognised by the international community.