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As the ACWO president (2008 - 2010), Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) will host the 14th General Assembly during 19 – 20 Oct.,2010 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Theme: “Enhancing Women’s Effective Participation toward a Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable ASEAN”. -
About ACWO
On November 20th, 1981, ACWO was formally established at a meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting was held in conjunction with the reactivation of the ASEAN Women's Programme (AWP), the ASEAN Governments' grouping charged with the responsibility of women in development programmes. -
Mme. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, President of the Vietnam Women’s Union receives Ms. Lotta Sylwander, Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam
In the morning of 7th September, 2010, Mme. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, President of the VWU warmly welcomed Ms. Lotta Sylwander- Representative of UNICEF in Vietnam on the occasion of her new position. -
Phillipine Women’s delegation visits Việt Nam
At the invitation of the Vietnam Women’s Union, the delegation (8 leaders) from Women Involved in Nation Building of the Philippines headed by Ms. Corazon del Mundo, its President had paid a visit to Vietnam. -
TYM Fund supports trainings to the Fund for Women and Family Development of Laos Women’s Union
Recently, TYM Fund conducted training on micro-finance for cadres working at the Fund for Women and Family Development of Laos Women’s Union. This activity is under the cooperation framework among TYM Fund of Vietnam Women’s Union, Germany Savings Bank and Laos Women’s Union. -
UK aid sought to address poverty, climate change
HA NOI — Viet Nam would like to co-operate with the UK to address the challenges of poverty alleviation and climate change, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan. -
Meeting with the Delegation from the Communist Party of Bangladesh
On May 14th 2010, Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union Mme. H’Ngam Nie K’Dam met with the delegation from the Communist Party of Bangladesh led by Party Chairman Mr. Manzurul Ahsan Khan, during their official visit to Vietnam to attend the international workshop on Ho Chi Minh’s legacy in the present era. -
Women of Vietnam, Cambodia vow closer ties
The heads of the Vietnamese and Cambodian unions for women on April 13 vowed to boost co-operation among women, and the people in general, of the two countries, particularly in border provinces. -
ASEAN commission on women’s rights debuts
The ASEAN Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was officially established in Hanoi on April 7, with 20 members from 10 ASEAN nations taking part. -
Vietnam and Spain talk co-operation in gender equality
Spain will co-operate and share experiences with Vietnam in promoting progress and equality for women, said Spanish Secretary of State for International Co-operation Soraya Rodriguez Ramos.