VPDF, RLS Strengthen Cooperation in Activities for Peace and Development

Leaders of the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) had a meeting with the high-level delegation of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLS) on October 31 in Hanoi.

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November 06, 2023 | 10:20

VPDF, RLS Strengthen Cooperation in Activities for Peace and Development

Leaders of the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) had a meeting with the high-level delegation of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLS).

At the meeting, the President of VPDF Ha Hung Cuong briefly introduced VPDF's history, organizational structure, functions, tasks, and main activities. Accordingly, VPDF has three main tasks, including organizing and participating in people-to-people diplomacy activities, conducting policy research; and external information, contributing to Vietnam's construction and development process, and promoting a world of peace, democracy, social progress, and sustainable development.

Gabriele Zimmer, member of the RLS Executive Board, said that RLS was established in 1992, and named after the female revolutionary soldier Rosa Luxemburg with a commitment to maintaining and developing her legacy. This is an internationally operating non-profit organization to builds progressive political elements, sponsors political education activities, and improves the natural and social environment. In April 2009, RLS officially opened a representative office in Hanoi, carrying out activities to support developing countries in achieving a fair and sustainable society. RLS has established relationships with about 20 Vietnamese partners.

At the meeting, the Standing Vice President of VPDF Tran Dac Loi shared information with delegates about the situation of peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region, challenges, and some solutions.

On this occasion, both sides discussed issues related to the development of peace movements in the world; the building of security mechanisms to prevent conflicts; United Nations reform, and sanctions for violations of international law.

They also agreed to strengthen cooperation between VPDF and RLS in activities for the people, peace, and development.

Rosa Luxemburg was born on March 5, 1871 in Zamosc (Poland). Rosa Luxemburg worked in social movements protesting injustice and war. She is the embodiment of independent thought, the will to fight tenaciously, and the steadfast spirit of legitimate freedom and social equality. Together with Karl Liebknecht, Rosa Luxemburg fought uncompromisingly against war, supported international ideology, and opposed militarization in Germany. Her economic analysis describes the root causes that led to World War I. She was murdered in Berlin on January 15, 1919.

The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Foundation is one of six political foundations in Germany to build progressive political elements, sponsor political education activities, and improve the natural and social environment.

In Vietnam, the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Foundation has supported many research projects and practical activities in localities to create economic transformation, develop livelihoods, and encourage people to participate in policy dialogue, creating an ecological environment for sustainable development. Typical projects are: Finding alternative clean energy sources; changing perceptions about women and children; changing the roles of adolescents; and promoting social justice research.

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