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Vietnamese women's participation in UN peacekeeping operations impressive: former UNDP Resident Representative
Vietnam has recorded an impressive percentage of women in UN peacekeeping operations, said Caitlin Wiesen, former Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam. -
Project supporting women-managed cooperatives approved
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on January 3 signed a decision approving a project on supporting cooperatives which are managed by women and create jobs for female labourers. -
HCM City aims to become safe, friendly city for women and children
The fact that women are equal to men in all political, economic, cultural and social activities, and enjoying the fruits of social progress reflects a just, democratic and civilised society, a city leader has said. -
UN facilitates women’s participation in peacekeeping operations: UN Under-Secretary-General
The United Nations will continue creating a favourable environment for women, including those from Vietnam, to effectively participate in peacekeeping operations, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix told a conference in Hanoi on November 26. -
Vice President attends Women CEOs Summit 2022
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the Women CEOs Summit 2022 in Hanoi on November 11. -
Vietnamese enterprises honoured for promoting gender equality
Fifteen Vietnamese enterprises were honoured for promoting gender equality, at the 2022 UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards ceremony held in Hanoi on November 8. -
Experts make recommendations to support women migrant workers
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on November 14 announced a study report on women migrant workers in ASEAN countries’ laws and policies. -
National Assembly passes revised Law on Domestic Violence and Control
Legislators adopted the revised Law on Domestic Violence and Control with 465 out of 474 votes in favour or 93.37% during the ongoing fourth session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 14. -
President hosts female officials, NA deputies
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 20 hosted a meeting with incumbent and former female leaders of the Party and State, female members of the 13th Party Central Committee and female deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA). -
Vietnam works to protect rights of girl child
Vietnam has conducted numerous activities to respond to the International Day of the Girl Child 2022 (October 11), which is themed “Our time is now-our rights, our future”.
