VWU’S MAIN PROGRAMS

When Men Join Hands to Break Gender Stereotypes

In Rao Tre village (now part of Phuc Trach commune, Ha Tinh province), home to the Chut ethnic minority, many men are stepping up to break down gender...

Border Guard Political Commissar Promotes "Patron-parents" Program

Lieutenant General Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Vietnam Border Guard emphasized the importance of...

Vietnam Women’s Union receives delegation from Gender Equality and Family Committee of Republic of Korea’s National Assembly

On the morning of June 23, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in Hanoi, VWU Vice President Nguyen Thi Thu Hien hosted a meeting to...

Youth clubs empower children in the highlands

Over 2,000 'Leaders of Change' clubs have been formed across Việt Nam, helping more than 120,000 children in remote areas learn leadership, teamwork and...

Gender equality in ethnic minorities and mountainous areas promoted

After five years of implementation, Project No.8 has completed four groups of key activities; 8 out of 9 core targets have been achieved and exceeded the...

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"Women-led Green Partnership" project to reduce vulnerability, loss and damage from climate change

On the morning of December 27, in Hanoi, Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam launched the Kick-off and planning workshop for the EU-funded "Women-led Green Partnership" project....
Hung Yen Women's Union launches model to attract members through social

The Women's Union of Hung Yen province launched a model to attract members on the cyberspace called “My Hao Women in New Era”.
Women at forefront of sustainable and circular economy development

HANOI, Vietnam, November 6, 2024 - more than 200 social activists, scientists, business leaders and women attended the forum "Women Pioneers in Circular Economy Development," organized by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Resources and...
“Join hands, change together” for Gender Equality and GBV Prevention and Response

On the morning of November 16, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the VWU held a meeting themed "Join hands, change together" in response to the National Action Month for Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Response 2024.
Inspiring ethnic minority young women on gender equality and leadership spirit

On December 3, 2024 in Dien Bien province, over 150 young people and students gathered to listen, discuss successful stories, and share initiatives promoting gender equality and women's leadership, particularly for ethnic minority women.
State President reassures care for senior women

The Vietnamese Party and State always attach importance to caring for the elderly, including senior women, considering them a critical resource for social welfare and national development, President Luong Cuong told a delegation of distinguished...
Việt Nam's efforts to eliminate violence against women

As one of the first countries to participate in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Việt Nam has made significant efforts to fulfill its national commitments through various measures aimed at...
11th Vietnam-Korea Women’s Forum: Enhancing Women’s Role in Green Economic Development

On September 10, 2024, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) collaborated with the Korean Women's Development Institute hosted the 11th Vietnam-Korea Women’s Forum themed "Green Economy and Women’s Contributions." The event aimed to enhance the...
Supporting women in the digital transformation process

There are many benefits that digital transformation can bring to women, especially vulnerable groups of women, such as the ability to access information, access markets, and social services. From there, women have the opportunity to improve their...
Outstanding startup women honoured

The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) held an event on October 12 to honour the winners of a nationwide women’s startup contest and present the Vietnam Women Awards 2024.