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Conference to get opinions on Gender Equality Law
In Hanoi, in the morning of November 28th 2005, the National Committee for the Advancement of Women held the Conference to get opinions on the 3rd Draft of the Gender Equality Law in regards to the issues stated in the Convention on Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) such as: political participation, jobs, education, health care, marriage and family, gender violence and rural areas. -
Vietnamese people and land introduced to ASEAN friends
A film show on the Vietnamese people and land was held in New Delhi on December 27 by the Vietnamese Women's Union. -
Get-together for Overseas Vietnamese to be held
A get-together for overseas Vietnamese return home to welcome the traditional lunar New Year festival (Tet) will be held at Melia hotel in Hanoi on January 23, according to the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (COVA). -
Overseas Vietnamese Club for Science and Technology set up
An Overseas Vietnamese Club for Science and Technology made its debut at a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 28 with a six-member executive board. -
American translates Nguyen Trai’s poems into English
An American professor and a Vietnamese poet have co-operated in translating poems by Nguyen Trai, a famous figure in Vietnamese literature in the 1500s, into English. -
French people support Vietnamese Dioxin victims
In the afternoon of November 6th, Champ-de-Mars Square in Paris was more crowded than usual. Balloons and posters of orange color attracted high attention. -
Merit Medal “For the Development of Vietnamese women” conferred on international and Vietnamese friends
On 15th December 2005, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) conferred solemnly the Merit Medal “For the Development of Vietnamese women” -
Sympathetic Swiss soul
A Swiss woman - Tim Aline Rebeaud, who has been awarded the Henry Dunant prize -
US thanks Viet Nam for Katrina relief aid
Former US Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton have expressed their gratitude to Viet Nam for its generous contribution to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, which was set up following Hurricane Katrina that struck the American Central Gulf Coast and northern regions last August. -
Confer the Merit Medal “For the Development of Women in Vietnam” on Mme. Nancy Fee – Country Coordinator of the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS in Vietnam
On 18 October, 2005, the Central Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) conferred the Merit Medal “For the Development of Women in Vietnam” on Mme. Nancy Fee – Country Coordinator of the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS in Vietnam -
A great love for Vietnamese lacquer
All observers of Mrs. Tamiko Hattori's exhibition at her residence in Hanoi were very impressed by her professional hand-made lacquer paintings, which follow the Vietnamese style. Mrs. Tamiko Hattori is the spouse of Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam -
Embroidery festival impressions
Peaceful Da Lat city in the Highlands of Vietnam awoke to the sounds of tourist company buses bringing in thousands of domestic and foreign travelers to attend a festival of embroidery. The festival gathered over 2,500 embroidery experts from Hue, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Da Nang, Sai Gon and Da Lat. -
Vietnamese designers benefit from fashion center in Saigon
The Japanese Zen Plaza in Saigon is a joint-venture project between the Hasegawa Company and a Saigon cooperative -
Taiwan gives helping hand to Vietnamese brides
Taiwan has invested some US$300 million to help Vietnamese women who have tied the knot with Taiwanese nationals integrate into the local community, according to a workshop in Hanoi Aug 16. -
Vietnam, US mark 10 years of diplomatic ties
So far, Vietnam-US relations develop strongly in all fields. The Vietnam-US relationship has developed rapidly in various fields and brought many benefits to the two nations’ future -
Workshop on strengthening the cooperation for women’s advancement of the two countries: Lao – Vietnam.
The workshop held in 2 days, 11 – 12 August in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. -
Vietnamese traditional costume exhibit
Recently, Art Division, Ministry of Culture and Information organized an exhibit introducing traditional costumes of 54 Vietnamese ethnics at Van Ho Exhibit Center. This is considered the most sufficient ethnical costume collection ever since. -
Towards 60th foundation anniversary of Women’s International Democratic Federation
Founded on 1st December 1945 and attached with the post Second World War struggle of women in the world for peace, national independence and women’s rights, the Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF) will celebrate its 60th Birthday at the end of 2005. -
Building grassroots socialist democracy and women’s leadership A week with the Vietnam Women’s Union
My week with the Vietnam Women’s Union confirmed what I already had experienced and heard from others – that the VWU is the most effective and hard working mass organization in Vietnam. -
UNICEF assists VietNam's child protection programme
The .United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) plans to provide Viet Nam with 1.76 million USD for child protection activities this year, a UNICEF official said. -
An American woman who knows Vietnam best
As a researcher, writer, and humanitarian aid activist, Ms Lady Bortons has been living and working in Vietnam since 1978. -
First Lady of Indonesia visited Vietnam Women’s Museum
On the visit to Vietnam of the President of Indonesia and First Lady Ani Bambang Yadhoyono paid a visit to the Vietnam Women’s Museum and was warmly welcomed by the staff and director of the museum, Mme. Nguyen Thi Tuyet -
Vietnam Women’s Union delegation visited German
Under the cooperation framework of the Vietnam Women’s Union, the German Savings Banks Foundation and the Agriculture and Rural Development Bank of Philippine (CARD Bank), (which is funded by the Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), a delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union, led by Mme. Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union made a working visit to Germany from 20 June to 1 July, 2005. -
Conferring the State’s Friendship Medal on Minister- Counselor in charge of Development Cooperation of Belgium Embassy
In the afternoon of 11 July, 2005, a Ceremony to confer the” Friendship Medal of the State of Vietnam” on Mr. Marcus Leroy, Minister-Counselor in charge of Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium Embassy was held at the Headquarter of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU). -
15th Women's Global Summit
Madame Ha Thi Khiet, Member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union, President of the National Committee for the Advancement of Women, lead a delegation that attended the 15th Women's Global Summit in Mexico from June 23rd through the 25th 2005. -
Ms. Lore Harp McGovern: " I am impressed by Vietnamese women"
Ms. Lore Harp McGovern, a member of Committee 200 (C200)-successful American women entrepreneurs who are heads of corporations, companies and businesses having annual revenue of more than 250 million USD each or owners of private enterprises having at least 15 million USD as revenue... come to Vietnam to attend Vietnam-America Women Entrepreneurs Conference. She is pleased to be interviewed by a press reporter. -
The Vietnamese Aodai through the lens of photographer Nguyet Vy
“When I see her photos of Vietnamese women in traditional long dresses, I am moved by their inner beauty!”. -
Vietnam Women’s Union and its International integration 2002 - 2007
Entering the first decade of the 21st Century, the external activities of the Vietnam Women’s Union have blossomed to contribute to enhancing international integration of Vietnam in the context of rapid globalization. -
The Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) and Vietnam Women's Union
Belgium is one of the first countries who has started its grant programme to Vietnam since 1977. -
Women’s International Democratic Federation and the VWU’s participation
The Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF), one of the biggest women’s non-governmental organisations in the world, was founded on 1st December 1945 from the struggles of the democratic women’s movement against fascism in the Second World War for a world of peace without arms race. -
The Asean Conferderation of Women’s Organisations and the Vietnam Women’s Union
The Asean Confederation of Women’s Organisations (ACWO) is one of the largest regional non-governmental women’s organization. ACWO was established on 20 November 1981 in Jakarka (Indonesia) by the participation of the 5 founding organization members in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. -
Partnership between Australia International Women’s Development Agency and Vietnam Women’s Union
International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) founded in 1985 and based in Melbourne, Australia is one of the first Australian women’s non-governmental development organizations established partnership with the Vietnam Women’s Union. -
Marie Schlei Association (Germany) and its projects to Vietnamese women
The Marie Schlei Association, a non-governmental organisation, was founded in 1984 in memory of Madame Marie Schlei, former German minister for Development policy who first integrated women’s needs into development. -
Cooperation between Vietnam Women’s Union and Maastrict School of Management, the Netherlands on training for women in micro and small enterprises
The Maastricht School of Management (MSM) of the Netherlands was founded in 1952. -
United Nations Fund for children (UNICEF) and its cooperation with Vietnam Women’s Union
United Nations Fund for Children (UNICEF) is an inter-governmental agency, serving for the survival and development of children around the world. UNICEF is the first United Nations Agency to resume its cooperation programme with Vietnamese Government since 1975. -
United nations population fund (UNFPA) and its cooperation with Vietnam Women’s Union in reproductive health care
Founded in 1969, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has provided its support for Vietnam since 1978. -
Family planning Australia and the Vietnam Women’s Union with their integrated programs for rural development
As a non-governmental organization and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, Family Planning Australia (FPA) is working to promote the national and international objectives of family planning, enabling people to achieve reproductive and sexual health and well-being in sustainable environment. -
Cooperation between Vietnam Women’s Union and Dutch NGOs in Aquaculture
Supporting women engaged in aquaculture has drawn increasing attention of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), particularly over the recent years. To bring about greater effects in this area, VWU has contantly been improving its activities, trying to mobilize and optimize resources, especially the cooperation and support from international organizations, including Dutch NGOs. -
Women Leaders’ Network
Women Leaders’ Network (WLN) was establish in 1996 with a goal to involve and enhance women’s participation in all areas -as an active partner- in promoting investment, trade and cooperation activities on the basis of gender equality, thus contributing to the sustainable growth and human resource development in the region. -
Cooperation between the Vietnam Women’s Union and some Canadian organizations
Vietnam and Canada has officially established the diplomatic relationship since August 1973, opening the new chapter in developing the friendship and cooperation in many sectors between the two countries for the benefits of respective countries and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in Asia- Pacific and the rest of the world. -
The cooperation between Vietnam Women’s Union and AID to southeast Asia (Asa- America)
In 1989, 20 years After demobilization from the Army, an American veteran, Mr. Steve Sherlock, returned to Vietnam. He and his wife came for a three week visit. At that time, America still imposed an economic embargo against Vietnam and very few Americans came to Vietnam. -
ANESVAD foundation - Spain and the Vietnam Women's Union
ANESVAD Foundation is a non-profitable and non-governmental organization of Spain, established in 1968 to support the developing countries with health and social development projects. -
The Dong Ho traditional long dress
With 100% hand-made Vietnamese traditional material and patterns, designer Le Thi Lan Huong has wrapped the Vietnammese soul inside traditional long dresses, linked to old images of Dong Ho traditional paintings. -
Training Workshop on "Formulation of funding mobilization strategy for the Vietnam Women's Union"
To further promote foreign funding mobilization for main activities of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) in the context of decreasing aid sources and strong competition in the international aid market, the Central VWU, on 6 -7 January 2005, conducted a Training Workshop on "Formulation of External Funding Mobilization Strategy for the Vietnam Women's Union". -
A nobel medal for President of Marie Schlei Association
Ms Christa Randzio-PIath, president of Mane Schiel Association (Germany), was conferred the medal of VWU “For the cause of women's emancipation", by VWU Vice President Nguyen Phuong Minh on 5th August 2004. -
Promoting the "Guide for gender integration"
The National Committee for Advancement of Women in Vietnam (NCFAW) recently made public a guide for integrating gender in policy-making and implementation. -
Vice President Truong My Hoa attends the Global Summit on Women 2004
At the invitation of the Global Summit on Women 2004’s organizers, Vietnam Vice President Truong My Hoa participated in the event in Seoul, Republic of Korea as an honorable chairwoman, from May 27th to 29th. -
All China Women's Federation presents office equipment to VWU
On 22nd April, 2004, VWU received a set of office equipment including computers, printers and speakers (valued at US$ 20,000) from All China Women's Federation through Embassy of China to Vietnam. Participating in the ceremony were Ambassador of China, representatives of the embassy, VWU vice president Truong Thi Khue and other staff. -
Representative of the North-South cooperation receives a medal
On April 22nd 2004, on behalf of VWU leaders, vice president Nguyen Phuong Minh presented the medal "For the cause of women’s emancipation" to Mr. Christian Vanwert, representative of the "Nord-Sud Cooperation" (Belgium) to recognize his essential contribution for Vietnamese women’s advancement.
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