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Vietnam Makes Progress in Gender Equality Policies

10:53 | 14/03/2025

On March 11 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) hosted a scientific conference to announce the results of the national research on gender equality. The event aimed to share findings from the study titled "Comprehensive Research and Assessment on Gender Equality for Sustainable Development", conducted by VASS.

Vietnam Advances Its Role in Promoting Gender Equality

09:34 | 10/03/2025

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, Plan International Vietnam shared Vietnam’s key achievements highlighted in the 2024 Girls’ Leadership Index (GLI 2024).

Vietnam Begins Term as UN Women Executive Board Member

15:34 | 12/02/2025

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), attended the annual session of the UN Women Executive Board on February 10 as a newly elected member for the 2025-2027 term.

2024 National Journalism Awards for Gender Equality: Winners Announced

18:30 | 18/12/2024

Since its official launch on November 1, the awards have gained widespread attention from media outlets across the country, receiving nearly 370 submissions in various formats, including print, online, radio, and television. The entries focused on three key themes: combating gender-based violence, promoting gender equality in digital transformation, and fostering gender equality in economic development.

Annual Meeting Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminating Stigma and Violence in Gender-Based and HIV-Related Services

23:03 | 12/12/2024

The gathering served as a platform for governments, communities, and vulnerable groups, especially women and girls, to share innovative and sustainable models and initiatives to improve access to HIV prevention services. These include financial support systems, enhanced healthcare services, and initiatives to combat gender-based violence.

2,000 Runners Unite to Champion a Violence-Free Future for Women and Girls

14:59 | 11/12/2024

The event was organized by the Center for Studies and Applied Sciences in Gender – Family – Women and Adolescents (CSAGA), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam, and the Australian Government.

Seventeen Vietnamese Companies Recognized for Advancing Gender Equality in Business

21:44 | 03/12/2024

The award ceremony was held within the framework of the WE RISE Together project funded by the Australian Government through the Mekong-Australian Partnership and implemented by UN Women. The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), an initiative of UN Women and the UN Global Compact, encourages businesses to adopt practices that encourage gender equality.

Vietnam's Strides in Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

13:27 | 21/11/2024

Since 2019, Vietnam has intensified its efforts to achieve the goals of the Beijing Platform for Action, solidifying its commitment to gender equality through robust legal and policy reforms.

National Action Month on Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Launched

08:07 | 16/11/2024

National Action Month on Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response is held from November 15 to December 15 every year and is a peak communication campaign on gender equality and prevention and response to gender-based violence nationwide in 2024.

Hanoi launches National Action Month for Gender Equality in 2024

21:09 | 14/11/2024

The National Action Month for Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response 2024, themed “Ensuring social security, empowering, and creating opportunities for women and girls to achieve gender equality and eliminate gender-based violence,” will take place from November 15 to December 15.

First National Journalism Award on Gender Equality Launched

06:12 | 02/11/2024

The 2024 National Journalism Award on Gender Equality takes place against the backdrop of Vietnam's active engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal No. 5, which focuses on gender equality promotion.

Vietnam - United States Cooperate to Strengthen Women's Empowerment

09:10 | 10/04/2024

Member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union Ha Thi Nga had a working session with United States Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper to discuss women empowerment on the afternoon of April 8.

Vietnam Ready to Cooperate with Partners for Gender Equality

23:13 | 14/03/2024

Vietnam is always ready to cooperate closely with nations and partners for gender equality, said the Vice State President at a session of the UN Economic and Social Council in New York, the USA.

Awards Granted for Winners of Poetry and Song Writing Contest on Gender Equality

17:00 | 09/12/2023

UN Women in Vietnam held an awarding ceremony to honor winning authors to the Poem and Music Contest on Gender Equality in Hanoi on December 8.

Canada Bolsters Cooperation on Gender Equality in Can Tho City

12:13 | 26/11/2023

On November 23, within the framework of a working visit to Can Tho City, Annie Dubé - Consul General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City - worked with leaders of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in Can Tho City.

Australia Pledges to Cooperate with Vietnam in Promoting Gender Equality

11:53 | 22/10/2023

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski reviewed the fruitful partnership with Vietnam in gender equality over the past time and pledged to further cooperate with the Southeast Asian nation in this field.

Vietnamese Ambassador Contributes to Mission of Human Rights

14:36 | 21/10/2023

After more than 30 years of working as a diplomat, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Representative Delegation in Geneva, is always proud to be a Vietnamese woman. The Ambassador said that the participation of female diplomats at multilateral forums contributes to highlighting Vietnam's soft power.

Vietnam Suggests Gender Equality Solutions at UN Session

17:36 | 05/10/2023

Vietnam committes to working with the international community to ensure gender equality and women's rights

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 5): Vietnam - Powerful Magnet For Foreign Direct Investment

10:39 | 05/10/2023

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 5): Vietnam – powerful magnet for foreign direct investment; Typhoon KOINU unlikely to affect Vietnam’s mainland; Program helps French students get insights into Vietnamese culture; Vietnam and Myanmar seek to boost trade-investment cooperation.

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.

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