Ensuring rights of vulnerable groups of women

Attempts made to preserve culture of Phu La ethnic group

The Phu La are an ethnic minority group mostly residing in the districts of Xin Man, Hoang Su Phi and Quang Binh in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang. For generations, the Phu La people have lived off what nature has to offer. This style of living, however, has been challenged by modern life, requiring determined attempts at preservation.

Young woman takes lead in healing war wounds

Known as a “steel rose” on the front, clearing and overcoming the consequences of bombs and mines in Quang Tri province, Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh has made significant contributions to reducing accidents and injuries caused by UXO and returning clean land to local farmers.

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Ede ethnic women preserving traditional weaving

Though modernisation enhances the livelihoods of Ede ethnic people in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, it also threatens many traditional local activities, especially brocade weaving. Ede women, however, work hard every day to preserve their traditional craft. H Yum Nie, a resident in Tong Ju village in Ea Kao commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, uses her time to weave brocade to earn a living.