The Party and State consistently affirm that human rights are a universal value of humanity. Accordingly, human rights standards have been strengthened and fostered, contributing to steady improvements in people’s lives.
Every decision in Vietnam is driven by the needs of its people, with all development outcomes aiming to best ensure human rights.
Since 2019, Vietnam’s GDP per capita has risen by 25%, while its poverty rate has decreased by 1.5% annually. The nationwide preventive medicine network is closely linked with primary healthcare, and health insurance coverage has grown from over 81% in 2016 to 93.35% in 2023. Additionally, 85% of disadvantaged people with disabilities now receive social assistance, care, and rehabilitation services.
The media, press, and Internet have also flourished. According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, the number of Internet users in Vietnam has grown to more than 78 million this year, up from just 20 million in 2008. This figure is expected to reach about 100 million by 2029.
Vietnam’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2008–2009 and 2020–2021 tenures) and as a member of the UN Human Rights Council (2014–2016 and currently for 2023–2025) reflects international recognition of the country’s efforts to ensure and promote human rights./.
