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The President of Vietnam Women’s Union, Mme. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa sent a message of compliments to Union’s staff, members and people of provinces and cities, which were stricken seriously by the last
On 4thNovember, the President of Vietnam Women’s Union, Mme. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa sent a message of compliments to Union’s staff, members and people of provinces and cities, which were stricken seriously by the last historic heavy rain and flood. -
Compliments message from Mme. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, President of Vietnam Women’s Union
to VWU’s staffs and members and people in the Northern and Northern Central areas of Vietnam which are badly affected by the heavy rain and flood. -
Signing ceremony “Say NO to Violence against Women”
Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in cooperation with United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) organized the signing ceremony “Say NO to Violence against Women” at Center for Women and Development in the morning of October 31, 2008. -
Speech at signing ceremony “Say NO to violence against women” by Madame Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa - President of the Vietnam Women’s Union
(co-organized by VWU and UNIFEM on 31st October 2008 in Hanoi) -
8 individuals and 3 groups were presented Vietnam Women Award 2008
8 individuals and 3 groups having the excellent achievements in many fields of the social life will have glory to be named on October 18 at Vietnam Women Award Ceremony 2008. -
President of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa received Cuban Ambassador Fredesmán Turró González
President of VWU Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa in the afternoon of September 11 received Cuban Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Fredesmán Turró González who came to pay courtesies on the occasion of his return to Vietnam to resume for the second term as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Vietnam. -
President Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa visited and presented to staffs, female members affected by the storm #6 in Bac Giang Province
Member of Central Committee, President of Vietnam Women’s Union Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa visited and presented families of staffs, members and women victimized by the storm # 6 in Bac Giang province on October 3, 2008. -
Take a Step for Women ̣
On average, women and children in developing countries carry up to 15 kilograms of water, over more than 5 kilometres and for as long as 8 hours every day!! -
Conference on Reviewing 5 years of vocational training and job introduction (2002-2007)
In the afternoon of 25 July 2008, the central of Vietnam Women’s Union organized the 5 year Review vocational training and job introduction (2002-2007) in Ho Chi Minh City. There were nearly 200 participants who are in executive board of VWU; directors of profession training and job introduction center of VWU system and Director of Labour, invalid and social affair Department of some provinces/cities. -
Annual Conference to share experiences on health care and HIV/AIDS prevention among the Southern provincial Women’s Unions
In two days from 29 to 30 July 2008, The central of Vietnam Women’s Union organised an Annual Conference on Health care and HIV/AIDS prevention under the chairmanship of the Vice President of VWU Madame H’Ngam Niek’dam in Ho Chi Minh City. -
Quang Binh Women’s Union: Training on environmental sanitation, women & children health care.
Recently, Quang Binh Women’s Union has organized 3 training courses on environmental sanitation, women & children health care for nearly 200 WU’s members and other women at the commune of Tan Hoa, Trung Hoa and Thuong Hoa (Minh Hoa district). -
Delegation of Vietnam Women’s Union paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh and thurified at Revolutionary Martyr Monument.
On the occasion of the 63rd celebration of the August Revolution and the Anniversary of the S.R. Vietnam, in the morning of August 28, 2008, the delegations of the VWU paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh and thurified at the Revolutionary Martyr Monument. -
Workshop on “SMEs Management and Promotion”
On August 28, Da Dang Women’s Union organized a workshop on “SMEs Management and Promotion” for municipal women-owned enterprises. -
5 years Review conference on performance of Social Policy Bank’s trust fund
In the morning July 25th, 2008, the Central Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) held a five year - review conference on trust fund performance in service of the poor households and other beneficiaries of social policy in Ho Chi Minh City. Attending the conference, were VWU’s leaders, members of the VWU’s Executive Committee, some Presidents of WU at commune level, leaders and staffs from the State Bank, the Social Policy Bank(SPB)… -
Training on business consultancy skills
Recently, the Center for Women and Development (CWD) has organized 7 days-training on consultancy skills to Women Entrepreneurs (WE) with the aim to build a team of consultants not only at central level but also in some cities/provinces, such as: Hai Duong, Nam Đinh, Yen Bai, Bac Ninh, Ha Tay, Ha Noi. This activity is within the framework of the project “Strengthening Central Women Cadres Training School towards Establishing Women’s Institute of the Vietnam Women’s Union” (VWU-WI/Nuffic project) -
Vice President of VWU - Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Thuy visited to Germany and the Netherlands
By the invitation of German Savings Bank Association (DSGV), VWU’s delegation headed by Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Thuy, Vice President of VWU paid a study visit to Germany and the Netherlands. -
Consultative workshop on the draft decrees for the implementation of Gender Equality Law and Law on Prevention against Domestic Violence
On 10 July 2008, the Presidium of VWU organized a workshop with the participation of leaders from CWU Departments to get inputs to the draft decrees for the implementation of Gender Equality Law (GEL) and Law on Prevention against Domestic Violence (LPDV). -
Central VWU carried out a survey on women’s situation and WU’s works in Son La province
From 4-5 July 2008, a mission sent by the Central of Vietnam Women’s Union (CVWU), and headed by Mrs. Hoang Thi Ai Nhien, Vice President of VWU carried out a survey on women’s situation and works of WU in Muong Bon commune, Mai Son district and Phieng Khoai commune, Yen Chau district, Son La province in order to prepare a work plan of setting up a models of implementing the Resolution of the 10th National WU’s Congress. -
Ninh Binh Women’s Union reached and exceeded 5 among 10 emulating targets
At the beginning of July, Ninh Binh WU conducted a review meeting on its activities in the first 6 months of 2008. -
Cooperation between Kon Tum provincial Women Union, and Attapu and Se Kong provincial Women Union (in Laos) in communication to protect common border-line
In the early July 2008, Kon Tum provincial Women’s Union and Arrapu and Se Kong provincial Women’s Unions (in Laos) signed a cooperation program in protecting the common border line of the two countries for the 2008-2011 period. -
Project " Women’s Livelihood and Rights Club" in Bac Kan province
With the aim of supporting poor women to improve their lives and dealing with women-related issues, in June 2007, the Women’s Livelihood and Rights Club (LARC II) was set up in Nong Ha and Nong Thinh communes (Cho Moi district, Bac Kan province). Up to now, there are 21 clubs belongs to this project, attracting 807 members. -
Central Vietnam Women’s Union sent field mission to HCM to work on model mobilization of young women into Women’s Union activities
In accordance to decision of the Presidium of VWU on Providing guidance to selected Women’s Unions to build models of Implementing the Resolution of 10th National Women’s Congress of the VWU, the mission sent by the Central WU had a focus- discussion with leader of HoChiMinh City Women’s Union (HCMC WU) and representatives from different related sectors and branches in the city and conducted a survey on the situation and the work done by the Women’s Union on the female youth in order to set up models of mobilizing and gathering female youth into women’s unions activities. -
Ha Tinh Women’s Union: Training on preventing social evils, drugs addiction and HIV/AIDS
To implement guidelines of the Central of Vietnam Women’s Union and the Cooperation Program between Ha Tinh WU and other sectors in works of communicating on prevention of drugs, prostitute and HIV/AIDS in 2008, Ha Tinh WU’s Executive Committee organized a training course to improve capacities and management skills of clubs for reporters/speakers, clubs’ management boards for preventing social evils in the province. -
Interview with Vice-president of the Vietnam Women’s Union about 18th Global Summit Women
Xinhua News Agency had an interview with Vice-president of the Vietnam Women’s Union Madame Nguyen Thi Kim Thuy about the summit 18th Global Summit of Women which is held in Hanoi, from 5-7/6/2008. -
Son La: Organize refresher training on professional skills for 65 staff of women’s unions at grass-root level
From 17th – 26th of April, the Women’s Union of Son La Province collaborated with the Political Academy to organize a refresher training on professional skill for staff of women’s unions at grass-root level for the year 2008. -
Needs assessment workshop on enterprise/ business development
Needs assessment workshop on enterprise/business development
Phu Tho WU has recently organized the needs assessment workshop on enterprise/business development for phase III of the Vietnam- Belgium credit project. -
Hai Duong Women’s Union: Opening center for marriage advice and support
Promoting the function and capacity of the women’s union in the field of marriage and family and directing marriage advice and support activities to the management of the State, Hai Duong Women’s Union held the opening ceremony of the Center for marriage advice and support. -
The Vietnam Women’s Union sent its message of condolences to the women in Myanmar
To: Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation -
The Vietnam Women’s Union sent its message of condolences to the women in China
To: The All China Women’s Federation -
Excellent businesswomen honoured with Golden Rose award
Thirty-six businesswomen have been granted the “Golden Rose” award for their contributions to the national socio-economic development and the business community. -
Final Review Meeting of the project “Improving VWU’s capacity and developing models to support rural women to grow aquatic products”
The final review meeting of the 2nd phase project “Improving VWU’s capacity and developing models to support rural women to grow aquatic products” was recently organized at the Head office of VWU. -
Conferring Merit Medal “For the Development of Women in Vietnam”
In the morning of 20 March, the Central of Vietnam Women’s Union organized the ceremony to confer the Merit Medal “For the Development of Women in Vietnam” to Dr. ThanhDam Truong and Dr. Peter Knorringa, lecturers/ consultants of the Institute of Social Studies - Netherlands (ISS). -
Union helps lift rural women out of poverty
The Chi Linh District’s Women Union in Hai Duong Province says it has helped many disadvantaged women to secure preferential bank loans over the years. The loans have helped women and their families escape poverty and lead more comfortable lives. -
Some strategic plans of Vietnam Women’s Union (2007-2012)
Donors’ meeting on 5th March 2008 -
Hoa Binh Provincial Women’s Union delivered 250 wheelchairs donated by LDSC to the disabled
In the morning of March 6th 2008, with the support of the Central Vietnam Women’s Union, Hoa Binh Provincial Women’s Union organized a ceremony to hand over 250 wheelchairs donated by the Latter-day Saint Charities (LDSC) to the local recipients -
Women’s Union hands out awards
The Vietnam Women’s Union (VNWU) handed out three awards to outstanding women’s groups and seven to individuals for their contributions to society, at a grand ceremony in Hanoi on December 21. -
Consultative Meeting to Ensure Incusion of Gender Equality in the Draft of the Law of the Elderly
This was the content of a meeting, jointly hosted by VWU, Vietnam Association of the Elderly (VAE) and Helpage International (HAI) on 30th Oct 2007 in Hanoi, to implement regulations in the Law on Gender Equality: “Ensuring the inclusion of gender equality in building and implementing the law.” -
Communication in brief about Results of the 10th National Women’s Congress.
The 10th National Women’s Congress of the 2007-2010 tenure was formally held in National Conference Center, Hanoi, from 1st-4th October 2007 with the theme:
“Vietnamese Women in unity, creativity, equality and development, contributing to promote national renovation” -
Women’s Union brings hope to poor families
Lives of women such as Ngo Thi Hung and Nguyen Thi Du from Cat Thuong Commune, a suburban district of Ha Noi, have remarkably changed since getting support from the Ha Noi Women’s Union. -
Delegation of Committee on Quality of Life and Status of Women From North West Provincial Legislature Has Working Visit with VWU
During their study tour to Vietnam from 15-23/9/2007 to learn about Vietnam’s experiences in gender equality, poverty eradication through women’s employment programs, measures and policies of combating HIV/AIDS transmission, etc., the delegation of the Committee on Quality of Life and Status of Women From North West Provincial Legislature, in South Africa, had a working visit with the VWU on 17 September. Welcoming the delegation was Ms. Pham Hoai Giang, Member of VWU’s Presidium and Head of the International Relations Department. -
Congress of “Unity, Creativity, Equality and Development”
On the morning of 2nd October 2007, millions of Vietnamese women throughout the country directed their attention toward the Capital, where the opening of the Tenth National Women’s Congress – the Congress of “Unity, Creativity, Equality and Development” – was taking place. -
Vietnam Women’s Union welcomes new chairwoman as Congress ends
The Viet Nam Women’s Union greeted its new chairwoman, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, a member of the Party’s Central Committee, as the 10th National Women’s Congress concluded after three days. -
Overseas Vietnamese supported the opening of Vietnam Women's Unions abroad at the Vietnam Women's Congress last week in Hanoi.
The overseas guests – several presidents of women's unions and Vietnam Associations in foreign countries – supported the plan and expressed their gratitude for the invitation at a meeting with the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese after the congress. -
Party leader Manh offers goals for Women’s Union
Nearly 1,200 women representatives from all over the country attended the 10th National Women’s Congress in Ha Noi yesterday. -
Vietnam Women’s Union has new chairperson
At the tenth National Women’s Congress took place in Hanoi on Tuesday, a new central committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union for the term of 2007-2012 was elected. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, a Party Central Committee member and last term’s vice chairperson of the Women’s Union, was chosen as the new chairperson. -
10th National Women’s Congress achieves great success
After three days’ sitting, the 10th National Women’s Congress accomplished the entire working programme. -
Raising Vietnamese women’s capabilities in the integration process
Creating jobs, increasing capabilities and educating women to enhance gender equality are the main issues the Vietnam’s Women Union (VWU) will concentrate on in the future, says the newly elected VWU Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa in an interview granted to VOV. -
Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa elected president of Women's Union
Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, permanent Vice President in the ninth term, was elected President of the Vietnam Women's Union, as the tenth National Women's Congress concluded in Hanoi on October 4. -
Vietnamese women: solidarity, creativeness, equality and development
On October 2, the tenth National Women’s Congress is held at the time when the entire Party, armed forces and people are making great efforts to successfully implement the tenth Party Congress’s resolution so as to early lift the country out of underdevelopment. -
Leaders praise women’s remarkable achievements
Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh on October 2 praised the heroic, unyielding and loyal qualities of Vietnamese women who have significantly contributed to the cause of national liberation. -
VND740 million - Emergency Relief Support for Women and Children in Flood Areas of Ha Tinh, Quang Binh and Dac Lac
On the afternoon of August 30, 2007, VWU coordinated with Helpage International (HAI) to give this money to representatives of three provincial Women’s Unions. -
Mme. Ha Thi Khiet, Member of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Public Relations Department, and President of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), works with the Social Policy Bank.
On the afternoon of 31 August, Mme. Ha Thi Khiet headed the delegation of VWU leaders and cadres to pay a working visit to the Social Policy Bank. Receiving the delegation were Mr. Ha Dan Huan, President of the Board of Directors, and Mme. Ha Thi Hanh, General Director, as well as many of the bank’s cadres. -
Press Conference on the Tenth National Women’s Congress (2-4 October 2007)
On 4th September, the Central Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) hold a Press Conference at its head office on the Tenth National Women’s Congress to be held soon in the 1st week of October 2007. -
Training on Ethnics and Religions for Provincial/District Union’s Staff in 12 Northern Mountainous Provinces
From 26 – 29 June 2007, in the Center for Women and Development, Hanoi, Ethnics and Religions Department (the Central Union) organized training for 120 Union’s staff from 12 provinces, 86 districts in Northern mountainous areas -
Training Courses on “Leadership, Management and the Media” for the Senior Officers of VWU
To enhance the capacity of VWU’s senior officers in the period of widely and deeply international integration after Vietnam has become an official member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Central Vietnam Women’s Union together with the Israel Embassy in Vietnam and the International Cooperation Center of the Israel Foreign Affair Department organized 2 training courses on “Leadership, Management and the Media” in Ho Chi Minh City (from 30/7 to 3/8/2007) and in Hanoi (from 6-10/8/2007). -
Jubilantly Celebrating the 15th Foundation Anniversary of TYM Fund (Affection Fund)
On the occasion of 15th anniversary of TYM Fund (1992-2007), many braches have organized an wide range of ebullient and practical activities starting in Me Linh branch (Vinh Phuc province), then in Quang Xuong (Thanh Hoa ), Kim Dong (Hung Yen) and will be ending in Nghi Loc branch (Nghe An province) on August 31st. -
VWU’s leaders received the Delegation of the Communist Party of Spain
Within the framework of the official visit to Viet Nam, in the afternoon of 31 July, the delegation of the Communist Party of Spain headed by Mr. Jose Luis Centella, member of Standing Committee, Central Secretary, Head of the Central Foreign Affairs Department visited the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU). -
Regional women work to combat human trafficking
The trafficking of women and children within the Greater Mekong Sub-region was at the top of the agenda at a forum in Hanoi on July 12-13. -
Training Seminar for Speakers from Northern Provincial and Municipal Women’s Unions.
From 7 to 10 June, the Vietnam Women’s Union organized a training seminar for more than 70 participants who are speakers from 31 Northern Provincial and Municipal Women’s Unions. Taking part in training are experts from international organizations and a number of related ministries and branches. -
Bac Ninh Women’s Union Carried Out Various Methods to Practically Assist Poor Households
Bac Ninh Women’s Union has organized the review conference on 3-year conducting entrusted loan service with the Social Policy Bank for poor households and other beneficiaries in 2004-2006 phase. -
Contribute to the development of the Open Economic Zone
In the cause of industrialization and modernization, with the goal of basically turning Vietnam into a modern and industrial country by 2020 (as mentioned in the 10th National Party’s Congress), many provinces and cities have rolled out “red carpet” for investors, forming dynamic industrial zones, bringing a break-through economic developing speed for the province. -
Chairperson of the National Committee for the Advancement of Women in Vietnam received Kingdom of Norway’s Secretary of State.
On 21st May, 2007, Mme. Ha Thi Khiet, Chairperson of the NCFAW, President of the VWU warmly received Mme. Anne Stenhammer- State Secretary of the Kingdom of Norway. The two sides exchanged information on gender equality, especially women’s participation in politics. -
Mr. Michael W. Marine, the United State Ambassador, Visited the VWU
After nearly 3 years working in Vietnam, the United State Ambassador, Mr. Michael W. Marine, visited the VWU for the first time. Mrs. Ha Thi Khiet, member of Central Communist Party Committee, VWU’s President, and Chairwoman of NCFAW welcomed him. -
Enhancing the role of woman in the safe production, promotion and utilization of indigenous vegetables
With 75% of the population living in the rural area and working in agriculture sector, -
Review on 3 years implementing entrusted loans for poor households
After 3 years implementing entrusted loans for poor households as signed between VWU and Social Policy Bank (SPB) in Bac Kan in 2003 – 2006 period, the total amount of all kinds of entrusted loans managed by provincial WU at all levels is over 122 billion VND, providing for 21,758 WU’s members. -
The 4th world congress of Rural Women
In the morning of 23 April, 2007 the 4th World Congress of Rural Women with the theme “United in our diversity: Working together towards the total emancipation of rural women from poverty and hunger” was held by Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs of South Africa at the International Convention Centre in Durban. -
Enhancing TYM Fund to become a professional and stable financial organization
On 14 March 2007, at VWU’s Head Quarter, VWU signed an Agreement on the project between Vietnam Women’s Union and Saving Banks Foundation for International Cooperation of Germany/Sparkasse Essen Bank (Germany) and CARD (Philippines) -
Dong Nai Women’s Union : Promoting the preparation for 12th National Assembly (NA) Election
In preparation for the 12th National Assembly Election, the Standing Committee of Dong Nai WU has worked out a plan to guide WU of all levels in the province in organizing communication activities for the 12th National Assembly Election. -
Nam Dinh Provincial Women’s Union Boosts the Program of Supporting Women to Develop Economy and Reduce Poverty.
This program was implemented effectively under the direction of the Women’s Union at all levels in Nam Dinh province in term 2001 – 2006. This helps to reduce the rate of poor household to 11.2% in the whole province. -
Press Seminar on “The 12th National Assembly Election and Gender Equality”
In the morning April 6th 2007 the National Committee for the Advancement of Women in coordination with the Central Commission for Culture and Ideology organized Seminar on “The 12th National Assembly Election and Gender Equality”, many journalists in Hanoi and central news agencies attended. -
Implementing Effectively Entrusted Loan Service
At the end of 2003, the Hanoi City Women’s Union signed a joint document with the Social Policy Bank on conducting entrusted loan service for poor households and beneficiaries. -
Conferring Merit Medals and Certificate of Merit on the National Assembly members
With the agreement of 73% deputies of National Assembly, the 11th National Assembly approved the Law on Gender Equality at its 10th Meeting which shows the interest of the highest power authority of the State on gender equality and development of women in Vietnam. -
Meeting on the occasion of the International Women’s Day 8 March and the 14th Congress of the Women’s International Democratic Federation.
In the morning of 4th March, in the Hanoi children’s cultural Palace, the VWU together with the Hanoi City Women’s Union organized a solemn meeting and the City women’s Cultural day to celebrate 97th the International Women’s Day 8 March, the 1967th year of Hai Ba Trung’s rising and welcome the 14th Congress of the Women’s International Democratic Federation. -
Celebrating International Women’s Day March 8th
VWU marked the 97th International Women’s Day March 8th and 1967th anniversary of an uprising led by Hai Ba Trung (the two Trung ladies) at the Center of Women’s Development