As many as 87 percent of victims of domestic violence in Vietnam did not seek help from society, while half of them did not tell anyone about their situation.
A seminar was held in Hanoi on December 15 to share the results of a study on gender-based violence against prostitutes in the capital and experience in dealing with this issue.
A communications campaign has been launched by numerous domestic and foreign offices to call on men to help stop family violence and protect women and girls.
The Prime Minister has given the nod to a project on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and control, prioritising sectors and localities experiencing the prevalence of or facing high risks of GBV.
Gender equality for the advancement of women is both a target and a factor contributing to the country’s economic development, stated Vietnam Women’s Union President Nguyen Thi Thu Ha.