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Children’s Council model makes Hanoian children’s voices heard

15:57 | 06/04/2021

The Children’s Council model has served as an important representative for children of Hanoi over the more than three years since its establishment.

Supporting and encouraging children's participation

08:13 | 06/04/2021

Children have the right to express views on issues affecting them as individuals, for example, in health care, family life, education or child protection, etc.

Fetal heart rate monitors handed over to Central Highland and Central Provinces' hospitals

17:08 | 02/04/2021

In response to the Vietnam’s devastating floods in late 2020, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) increases its medical and supplies support to ensure uninterrupted provision of sexual and reproductive health services.

Quang Binh Children's Council holds second meeting

07:31 | 19/03/2021

On March 16, Quang Binh Children's Council held their second meeting with members of Quang Binh National Assembly. The first meeting was held in July 2020.

Vietnam promotes human rights protection during COVID-19 pandemic

07:15 | 12/03/2021

Vietnam’s policy to promote and protect human rights, including cultural rights and food rights during the pandemic period has positively encouraged citizens and improved anti-pandemic effectiveness.

Children’s council model proves effective after three-year pilot

07:51 | 01/02/2021

For three years, the Children Council has helped raise awarness among Government bodies, organisations, associations and the whole society on the importance of child protection and education as well as the necessary of a forum for children to get involved in issues which relate to children.

Sa Pa authorities recommend tourists not to buy goods from local children

00:00 | 06/01/2021

Authorities in Sa Pa town is calling on tourists not to give money or buy goods from local children, as a way to prevent child exploitation.

Outstanding children honoured at Hanoi ceremony

07:45 | 26/10/2020

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on October 25 to commend children with remarkable achievements from nationwide, which was the most important activity of the 9th National Congress of Uncle Ho’s Good Children for 2015-2020.

A beauty queen urges girls to go to schools

10:34 | 03/10/2020

H'Hen Nie openly shared with AFP about critical issues that happen in Vietnam that make young girls from poor ethnic minorities' communities become more vulnerable.

Building the bridges to make the poor people's dream become true

15:18 | 19/07/2020

“When a concrete bridge is completed and put into use, it means that the two separate sides will be connected, electricity will be light up in every family, the way for children to go to school will be shortened… More importantly, the light of knowledge will enable the community there to be fully aware of their own capacity and rights for development”

Vietnamese young people with mission of promoting journey of "Happiness Empowerment"

17:12 | 15/06/2020

WeGrow Edu, a comprehensive sex education startup founded by Vietnamese students, is attracting public attention by its rights-based and gender-focused approach to sexuality education.

Vietnam PM requests to ensure rights of children and child protection

14:59 | 28/05/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently inked Directive No.23/CT-TTg on strengthening measures to ensure the enforcement of the rights of children and child protection.

Greta Thunberg launches child rights-driven campaign to protect children from COVID-19

00:38 | 04/05/2020

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg along with the Danish anti-poverty charity Human Act recently launched a new children's rights campaign to support the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in protecting children from the COVID-19 pandemic by funding essential supplies including soap, masks, and gloves.

Over 40 new bikes distributed to poor students in Bac Kan

06:45 | 28/04/2020

ChildFund Vietnam on April 27 has handed over 42 new bicycles to school children in Ngan Son district of Bac Kan province, where some of the communities do not have the requisite infrastructure and classrooms, compelling them to continue their education by travelling to the nearby communities

Việt Nam highlights ASEAN’s efforts in protecting children’s rights

21:47 | 26/02/2020

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has shown its strong commitments to promoting and ensuring the rights of children through a multitude of important documents such as the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025.