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Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga's Contribution to Equality And Development of Vietnamese Women

12:36 | 26/08/2023

In Hanoi, Ha Thi Nga, member of the Party Central Committee, president of the Vietnam Women's Union on August 25 presented a Certificate of Merit to Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, president of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for her contributions to the equality and development of Vietnamese women.

Vietnamese Female Diplomats Working Hard to Promote Gender Equality

07:17 | 30/06/2023

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organizations in Geneva has celebrated the International Day of Women in Diplomacy (June 24).

More Youth Clubs for Breaking Gender Stereotypes

09:05 | 05/06/2023

The Ambassador of Plan International Germany arrived in Hanoi and participated in a Gender Equality Summer Camp - a communication event initiated by Champions Of Change club as part of his visit to Safer Cities project.

Outgoing Head of Office for UN Women Vietnam Awarded VUFO's Highest Insignia

19:45 | 11/05/2023

The “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” isignia was awarded to Head of Office for UN Women Vietnam Elisa Fernandez by Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) to honor Elisa's contribution to promote gender equality over the past 5 years.

UNICEF: Vietnam Narrows Gender Digital Divide

15:48 | 30/04/2023

Vietnam is among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills, according to a new UNICEF analysis which was issued on International Day of Girls in ICT.

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 16): Workers to Have Five Days Off for Public Holidays in April, May

06:24 | 16/03/2023

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 16): Vietnam highlights digital technology application for gender equality at UN session; Chinese travel firms place trust in Vietnamese market recovery; Workers to have five days off for public holidays in April, May; Quang Ninh develops more maritime tourism products.

Creating Opportunities for Women in Digital Transformation Process in Vietnam

10:17 | 07/03/2023

This year’s International Women's Day priority theme provides a unique opportunity to revisit the gendered impacts of innovation and technology and to identify recommendations that will allow for a more inclusive and equitable digital evolution in Vietnam.

Harnessing Technology and Innovation for Social Inclusion & Gender Equality

09:55 | 07/03/2023

This year’s International Women’s Day (March 8) spotlights the digital divide between men and women and calls for an inclusive digital and technological transformation for everyone, everywhere. According to the Resident Coordinator of the UN in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis, this theme is particularly timely and relevant in Vietnam as the Government embarks on an ambitious digitalization journey.

First Book Fest on Gender Equality Held in Hanoi

11:18 | 06/03/2023

The first book festival on gender equality was held at the Vietnam Women's Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet (Hanoi) on March 4. In its framework, many exciting activities such as seminars, book introductions, book donations, and interactive exhibition were held to honor the contributions of women and girls in the technology era.

Vietnam Joins Hands to Promote Int'l Cooperation on Gender Equality

19:30 | 28/01/2023

Women remain underrepresented in ambassadorship and global governance positions, standing at around 1.6% of heads of states and 21.6% ambassadors around the world.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 12): Vietnam Always Upholds UNCLOS Guidelines, Goals, and Principles

09:03 | 12/12/2022

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 12): Vietnam logs 231 new Covid-19 cases on December 11; Vietnam always upholds UNCLOS guidelines, goals, and principles; Vietnam is committed to gender equality and climate action; Over 90% of consumers prioritise made-in-Vietnam goods.

Women Can be Successful Leaders, Say Youth

08:07 | 22/11/2022

Standard Youth is a social media campaign launched by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee in collaboration with Plan International Vietnam with sponsorship from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Investing in Women - an initiative aims to raise awareness and change behavior related to gender stereotypes in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.