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At the launching ceremony for the project to promote the replication of the One Stop Service Centre model, also known as Anh Duong House, in other localities across Vietnam, in Hanoi on January 13. (Photo: VNA)

UNFPA, KOICA pledge continued support to Vietnam to eliminate gender-based violence

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has allocated 5.5 million USD to fund two news projects to support the Government of Vietnam with technical and financial support from UNFPA to address gender-based violence against women and girls, especially marginalised groups such as people living with disabilities and LGBTQI+ communities.

ASEAN guidance on empowering women, children launched

ASEAN guidance on empowering women, children launched

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), in collaboration with United Nations offices in Vietnam, on March 28 held a public launch of the ASEAN Regional Guidance on empowering women and children: Delivering quality social work services for those at risk of or affected by violence and development of an action plan for rollout in Vietnam.
📝 OP-ED: Why demography is key to unlocking a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific

📝 OP-ED: Why demography is key to unlocking a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific

On the occasion of the Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 15-17, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Executive Director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Natalia Kanem have written an article explaining why demography is key to unlocking a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific.
📝 OP-ED: UNFPA calls for further gender equality advancement

📝 OP-ED: UNFPA calls for further gender equality advancement

Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr. Natalia Kanem has issued a statement on the occasion of World Population Day (July 11), stressing that accelerating the advancement of gender equality will result in healthier families, stronger economies, and resilient societies.

Workshop discusses solutions to minimise gender-based violence

Workshop discusses solutions to minimise gender-based violence

At a workshop held in Hanoi on May 25, delegates exchanged insights and suggested initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance and service quality of the pioneering one-stop service centre model, specifically designed to aid women and girls affected by domestic violence.