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PM lauds AO/Dioxin victim association’s efforts

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 7 spoke highly of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA)’s efforts in recent years to protect the rights of the victims and raise fund for them.
PM lauds AO/Dioxin victim association’s efforts ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and representatives of  the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin. (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc onAugust 7 spoke highly of the Vietnam Association of Victims of AgentOrange/Dioxin (VAVA)’s efforts in recent years to protect the rights of thevictims and raise fund for them.

During a meeting with a VAVA delegation led by itspresident, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Rinh, in Hanoi on the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the Day for AO/Dioxin Victims (August 10, 1961), the Governmentleader also noted that the association has made active efforts in demandingjustice for those affected by AO/Dioxin.

The efforts have drawn public attention both at home andoverseas calling on the US Government to recognize their responsibility and takeconcrete acts, he stressed, adding that VAVA has also advised Party andgovernmental leaders on formulating special policies for victims and raisingpublic awareness of the effects of the toxic chemical on human health.

The PM said he wants local Party committees and authoritiesto work alongside with businesses to provide aid for the victims and help themintegrate into the society in the time ahead. He also voiced hope that VAVAwill continue keeping their good work to overcome difficulties and fulfilltheir tasks.

Rinh, for his part, thanked the Party, State andGovernment for the support given to the AO/Dioxin victims over the past years.

It was estimated that about 4.8 million Vietnamese peoplewere exposed to AO/Dioxin and there have been fourth-generation victims, manyof who have to struggle every day to make ends meet. Some 350,000 victims andtheir children are receiving financial support monthly.

As of March 2018, the association had raised more than1.7 trillion VND (73.1 million USD) to build 25 support centres and houses forthem and award their children with scholarships. –VNA
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