Both sides also discussed future cooperation in areas such as disaster risk management, where coordination between government agencies and international organisations could strengthen support systems for children and communities.
Implemented from October 6 to November 30, 2025, the campaign’s achievements were also reflected in its impressive outreach. On social media platforms, “Not Alone” generated more than 1.5 billion views and reached over 40 million people, with the participation of more than 1,000 key opinion leaders. Millions of creative contents using hashtags such as #khongmotminh and #NiemTinSo attracted strong community engagement.
Over four years, the project has delivered several landmark results to promote a more child-friendly justice environment, including strengthening the child justice legal framework, most notably through the adoption of the historic Child Justice Law.
The “Quang Trung Campaign” to rapidly repair and rebuild houses for affected families in central provinces is seen as a catalyst for faster and more sustainable recovery, extending beyond housing restoration to reinforcing essential infrastructure, enhancing community resilience, and strengthening public trust in the Party and Government.
Experts affirmed that investing in children is not only a social responsibility, but also a strategic investment in Vietnam’s long-term sustainable development.
UNICEF has identified three priority areas for its support to Vietnam in the coming period, namely increasing investment in children and human capital; ensuring safety and empowerment within communities; and building family and community resilience to climate change, natural disasters, and social shocks.
UNICEF proposed using Vietnam’s child care and protection model as an example of how investment in children can align with economic development and drive GDP growth.
The two sides agreed on the direction of future cooperation, concentrating on policy research and consultation, personnel training, digital transformation and child-related data, as well as joint organisation of international workshops and seminars.
Countries including the UK, the Republic of Korea (RoK), New Zealand, and the US, and international organisations such as the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and UNICEF have announced aid packages in support of Vietnam’s immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.
The partnership demonstrates the shared commitment to using technology to improve the welfare for Vietnamese children, ensuring they remain at the centre of every effort.
In 2024, Vietnam achieved 99% coverage for the first dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine, up from 80% in 2023. Immunisation coverage in the country has not only rebounded to the high levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic but has now surpassed the rates recorded in 2019.
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Myanmar Marcoluigi Corsi, reported that aid initiatives are proceeding smoothly without significant obstacles.
The tuition waiver policy is a crucial investment in Vietnam’s future, enabling more children to complete their education regardless of their socio-economic background, UNICEF Representative to Vietnam Silvia Danailov stressed, noting that this is a key policy during the country’s transformative development period.
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh reaffirmed that Vietnam remains firmly committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women at a meeting in Hanoi on March 4 with Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Representative in Vietnam, and Michaela Bauer, UNICEF Deputy Representative in Vietnam.
Through this partnership, young children will be supported with access to quality learning, nutrition, and development opportunities in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and primary schools.
By providing easy access to parenting information, ParentingTips ensures that families receive the guidance they need to support the healthy development of their children.
Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations (UN) emphasised the partnership between UNICEF and the Lao government in ensuring and promoting children's rights and well-being, while mentioning challenges ahead, particularly amid climate change and global economic uncertainties.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
UNICEF always acknowledges and supports Vietnam's policies, strategies, and activities in promoting and protecting children's rights, its Representative in Vietnam Silvia Danailov told Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan during their meeting in Hanoi on January 7.
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Thanh has hailed the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its effective support to Vietnam in protecting the rights of the child and vulnerable groups in nearly 50 years.