After five years, Project 8 – Promoting Gender Equality and Addressing Urgent Issues for Women and Children has brought positive change in both awareness and action among ethnic minority women and girls.

Protecting and supporting women, and caring for and educating children remain key priorities of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU). Under Project 938 – Promoting Women’s Participation in Addressing Social Issues (2017–2027), Phase II (2022–2025) has been widely implemented and received strong public support.

Over the past 15 years, the campaign “Building the Families of 5 Without-s & 3 Clean-s” has not only helped realize 11 out of 19 national rural development criteria but also made basic changes in family and community life, then affirming the role of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in attaching gender equality to sustainable development.

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.

On August 26, the Vietnam Women’s Union launched a cooperation program “Raising Awareness and Strengthening Support for Women in the Prevention and Control of Breast Cancer in Vietnam”.

In recent years, Ms. Bùi Linh Huệ (born in 1983) - a member of the Women’s Union branch in Ấm Hamlet, Văn Nghĩa Commune, Phú Thọ Province - has been recognized as an outstanding example of determination in overcoming poverty and building a better life. At the same time, she has also created jobs for many local women.

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 access points, including 34 provincial WUs and 3,321 communal WUs.

On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2025), the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) at all levels organized delegations to offer incense at war martyrs' cemeteries, visit and present gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, mothers of martyrs, families of war invalids and martyrs, and other individuals with meritorious services in provinces and cities.

On June 25, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) welcomed a delegation of 35 representatives from ASEAN countries, Timor Leste, and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre) to share experiences and models in supporting women and children during natural disasters.

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.