VWU’S MAIN PROGRAMS

“Accompanying Women on the Border” programme held on frontline island

On the afternoon of March 7, at the Hon Khoai island cluster (Ca Mau Province), the Hon Khoai Border Guard Post, in coordination with the Viet Nam Fatherland...

Conference spotlights rising trends in gender equality and gender responsive procurement in Hà Nội

During the event, more than 100 delegates, including representatives from ministries, sectors, international organisations, business associations and women...

Diverse livelihoods help women escape poverty sustainably

Many women have boldly started businesses, established cooperatives and production facilities, creating jobs for hundreds of workers, mainly local women.

Women compete in entrepreneurship, participate in global supply chains: PM

PM Phạm Minh Chính called on Vietnamese women to promote the spirit of "Three Pioneers" and "Five Masters" in innovative entrepreneurship under Project 2415.

UN Women boosts cooperation with Vietnam Women’s Union to support women entrepreneurs

On November 4, 2025, Ms. Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Country Representative in Vietnam, visited the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and met with VWU...

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Border-area students become the core of promoting gender equality

Founded in 2022 at A Doi Primary and Secondary School (Quang Tri Province), the “Leaders of Change” Club has become a pioneering model that equips border-area students with life skills, fosters leadership, and promotes gender equality.
Culture identified as a driving force for development in ethnic minority-inhabited areas

At a national meeting with intellectuals, scientists, and artists, Party General Secretary To Lam underscored the importance of preserving, nurturing, and advancing Vietnamese culture—rich in national identity—particularly in the context of the...
Craft village economy creates leverage to build new rural areas

Ha Noi city currently has 1,350 craft villages and villages with occupations, of which 337 traditional occupations have been recognised. Craft villages have helped increase income and create jobs for thousands of workers. Developing craft villages...
Vietnam Women’s Union holds nationwide training on women’s economic development

HANOI, Aug 12 — The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) has organized a two-day nationwide training program on women’s economic development and entrustment operations in 2025. The event, held in person at VWU headquarters and online with more than 5,000...
Beginning of love: raising awareness of breastfeeding benefits

The National Target Programmes and the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Programme have contributed to significantly improving awareness on the benefits of breastfeeding practices.
PM urges new thinking to boost mountainous area development

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính emphasised that the programme is not only a responsibility and duty, but also a mandate from the heart - reflecting deep sentiment and a noble humanitarian spirit towards communities struggling with severe shortages...
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 stereotypes, abolish outdated customs, and build a more equal community.
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 expanding the "Patron-parents" Program during a conference honoring outstanding women in the...
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 receive the delegation from the Gender Equality and Family Committee of the National Assembly of...
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 self-advocacy in environments still shaped by poverty and tradition.