Representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) made a visit to “Anh Duong” (Sunshine) House – a shelter of supporting essential services to survivors of violence against women and girls based in the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 22.
Vietnam has done well on the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII), coming second within ASEAN, and ranking 77 out of 158 countries this year, according to a new analysis from Oxfam and the Development Finance International which was released on October 8.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam is inviting entries for a competition themed “Speak Up – Take Action” to raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls in Vietnam.
A 2019 study has showed “bright spots” on the issue related violence against women in Vietnam, especially young women who are now raising a stronger voice against violence compared to a decade ago.
A communications campaign entitled “Blue Heart” was launched on June 4 to call for joint efforts to end violence and protect children and women, especially during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam is one of the countries that have actively responded to the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, and called on all people to join such efforts.
Vietnam has made great achievements in promoting gender equality and fighting violence against women and children, an official from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has said.
The UN Women and UNESCO in Vietnam jointly held a policy dialogue on the youth’s scientific research activities in Hanoi on December 3 as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
A number of activities have been taking place across Vietnam in response to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25) and Human Rights Day (December 10).
While strides are being made to ensure safety for women and children, more still needs to be done, heard a workshop held by the Vietnam Women's Union in Hanoi on November 26.
A workshop is being held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UN Women in Hanoi on October 2 and 3 to enhance capacity for diplomats in protecting female migrant workers from violence.
The Ministry of Home Affairs on August 19 presented a “For the cause of the State organisation sector” insignia to Astrid Bant, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s Representative in Vietnam, in recognition of her contributions during her tenure in Vietnam.
Action to the Community Development Center (ACDC) and the Association of Persons with Disabilities of the central province of Nghe An jointly held a ceremony to launch a project to strengthen capacity for local disabled women and girls against violence.
The seventh women’s forum of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in Hanoi on June 25 by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and the Korean Women’s Development Institute (KWDI).
The rate of women parliamentarians in Vietnam has reached 27.1 percent, higher than regional and global averages, which is an achievement in the realisation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA).
The launch ceremony of a brand design competition for the national action month on gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence was held in Hanoi on March 27.
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