Vietnam accepts 241, or nearly 83 percent, of 291 recommendations made by UN member countries within the framework of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

  The UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC) has approved Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review on human rights in the second cycle, acknowledging the country’s progress in protecting and promoting fundamental human rights.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The protection of children’s rights in armed conflicts requires enhanced cooperation and technical support between relevant sides such as governments, regional and international organisations,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has hailed the United Nations Human Rights Council and its rapporteurs for raising mutual understanding among nations to ensure and promote human rights in a cooperative spirit and through constructive dialogue,

 VN hopes for increased ties with Japan; Viet Nam affirms consistent commitment to human rights; VN sends condolences over Chinese terrorist attack; Vietnam, Cambodia law-making bodies tighten ties