At the event (Photo: VNA) Vietnam is heavily affected by bombs, mines and unexplodedordnances (UXO) left over from the war which threaten people’s lives and harm thecountry's socio-economic development.
According to Colonel Nguyen Hanh Phuc, Deputy GeneralDirector of VNMAC, in order to provide comprehensive assistance to thevictims, it is necessary to apply legal tools, policy standards and considerbroader aspects related to humanitarian activities, development and humanrights.
The support should not only consist of providing healthcareand rehabilitation assistance, but also helping them to become active andconfident to participate in business, employment and social opportunities, he suggested.
Phuc stressed the need for cooperation and comprehensive,long-term commitments of all countries, including ASEAN members.
Colonel Nguyen Hanh Phuc, Deputy General Director of VNMAC, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Participants focused on seeking the most effective methods ofsupport for the victims, national viewpoints on the work and the global stance onthe assistance.
Executive Director of ARMAC Prum Suonpraseth said that the developmentand implementation of projects to support the victims in ASEAN member countries is crucial,helping create more conditions for them to overcome countless barriers in theprocess of accessing necessary services such as education and employment. Headded that the project is one of four ongoing projects in the mine actionprogramme conducted by the centre to address humanitarian issues.
Executive Director of ARMAC Prum Suonpraseth speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) He underlined the important role ofthe labour, invalids and social affairs sector in conducting five aspects ofvictim support - information management; healthcare; rehabilitation;psychological and legal support; and vocational training./.
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