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Vietnam Women’s Union strengthens relations with Belarusian and Russian partners
A delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), led by Ms. Ha Thi Nga - Member of the Party Central Committee, VWU President paid a working visit to Belarus and Russia from September 21 to October 1, 2024. -
Organization of Angolan Women and Vietnam Women’s Union share experiences in supporting its members to develop comprehensively
Within the framework of the working visit to Vietnam, on August 21st Ms. Maria Augusta Leonel Correia, Member of the MPLA Party Central Committee, Secretary of the International Relations of Organization of Angolan Women (OMA) had a meeting with Ms. Tran Lan Phuong, Vice President of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) to share experiences in supporting its members and promoting women’s development. -
Vietnam Women's Union promotes cooperation with Russia's largest women's unions
A delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) led by Party Central Committee member and VWU President Ha Thi Nga had meetings with representatives from major women’s unions in Russia on September 26 aiming to strengthen their cooperation as part of the delegation’s working visit to Russia. -
Vietnam Women's Union inks cooperation deal with Saint Petersburg
A delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union led by Chairwoman Ha Thi Nga signed a cooperation agreement with the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg on September 30 as part of their visit to Russia. -
VWU’s thank-you message to international friends and partners for condolences on passing of Party General Secretary
The Vietnam Women's Union has sent letters to thank international partners and friends for their special affection and words of encouragement in the face of the great loss of the Party, State, people of Vietnam and and the family of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. -
International women’s organizations and partners sent letters and messages of condolences on Passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
Many international women’s organizations and partners sent letters and messages of condolence to the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) when hearing the news of the Passing of the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong. -
Striving to make Viet Nam role model for regional gender equality
Hanoi, Viet Nam, June 11, 2024. “UN Women Viet Nam seeks comprehensive partnership with the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and making Viet Nam a role model for regional gender equality”, Ms. Caroline T. Nyamayemombe, Representative of UN Women Viet Nam shared in a working session with VWU President Ha Thi Nga. -
Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian businesswomen share experiences in green economic development
A forum connecting female entrepreneurs of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia was held in Hanoi on July 5, with discussions focusing on green economy. -
Top legislator receives delegations of Lao, Cambodian women’s unions
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 4 hosted a reception for delegations of Lao and Cambodian women and female entrepreneurs who came to Hanoi for a forum connecting businesswomen of the three countries. -
Promoting gender equality and women’s status of Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire
On May 6th, Ms. Tran Lan Phuong, Vice President of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) hosted a courtesy reception for a delegation from the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), the ruling Party of Côte d’Ivoire on a working visit to Vietnam. -
Increasing women's participation in elected bodies
May 8, 2024: "Increasing women's participation in elected bodies" was the focus of a meeting between Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President of Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Ton Ngoc Hanh and Ms. Sabina Stein, Assistant Resident Representative, Head of Governance and Participation Unit, UNDP Viet Nam. -
Sharings about gender equality promotion in Vietnam and Spain
Member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union Ha Thi Nga received new Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Carmen Cano De Lasala at the VWU head office, on April 1, 2024. -
VWU President Ha Thi Nga and U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam discuss about women's empowerment
On the afternoon of April 8, Mrs. Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee, VWU President had a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Marc E. Knapper to share about women's empowerment, joint efforts to support the role of women in society and the workforce. -
Vietnam Women's Union delegation visits US and Japan
From April 17-28, 2025, the delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) led by First Vice President Do Thi Thu Thao paid a working visit to the United States and Japan. -
Vietnamese women willing to share experience in economic renovation with Cuba
On April 5, Ms. Tran Lan Phuong, Vice President of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) had a meeting with Mr. Orlando Hernandez Guillen, the Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam to discuss about the political and economic issues in Cuba. -
Enhancing relations between Vietnamese and Finnish women
On March 25, 2024, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Tran Lan Phuong had a meeting with Ms. Inka Hopsu, member of the Finnish Parliament and Chairwoman of the Coalition of Finnish Women’s Associations. This meeting is on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam of the Speaker and a high-ranking delegation of the Finnish Parliament. -
Vietnam Women's Union extends condolences to Russian partners
On March 25, 2024, President of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), Ha Thi Nga, on behalf of the Vietnam Women's Union, sent letters of condolences to its Russian partners over a terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow on the evening of March 22, 2024 (local time) that left many people dead and injured. -
Capacity building and business development support for women-owned enterprises
In the morning of March 25, 2024, the Center for Women and Development (CWD) launched the project “Accelerate My Business: Capacity building and support for women-led micro, small and growing businesses in Vietnam”. -
VWU’s Letter of Condolence to family of Mrs. Merle Ratner
The VWU has sent condolences to the family of Mrs. Merle Ratner, an anti -war activist in the US and a close friend of Vietnam and VWU, over her death. -
Director General of UN Office in Geneva highly appreciates Viet Nam’s gender equality progress.
Hanoi, Viet Nam – October 20, Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) Tran Lan Phuong had a meeting with Director General of United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) Tatiana Valovaya on the sidelines of the "17 Faces of Action of Viet Nam for Sustainable Development" Photo Exhibition. -
UN Special Rapporteur works with Central Vietnam Women's Union
Hanoi, Vietnam - November 14, 2023 - Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) Tran Lan Phuong worked with United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to development Surya Deva on his country visit to Vietnam. -
Spouse of Vice President of the Republic of South Africa visits Vietnamese Women's Museum and Vietnamese Women's Academy
Ms. Tran Lan Phuong, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) welcomed Ms. Humile Mashatile, spouse of Vice President of the Republic of South Africa and the delegation to visit the Vietnamese Women's Museum (VWM) on the morning of December 14, in Hanoi. -
Vietnam Women's Union learns experiences in development and implementation of policies to support migration and elderly women in Japan
The working delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), led by Vice President Tran Lan Phuong, undertook a trip to Japan to study its experiences in the development and implementation of policies to support migration and elderly women from October 27 to November 02. -
Vietnamese and Belarusian women cooperate for development
Hanoi, December 7 - The Belarusian Women’s Union (BWU) headed by Vice President Nadezhda Lazarevich paid a visit to the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) on the occasion of Belarusian Prime Minister’s State visit to Vietnam. -
Spouses of Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders visit Vietnamese Women's Museum
Mrs. Ngo Thi Man, Spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and Prof. Peng Liyuan, Spouse of General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping visited the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi on December 12. This is part of Mr. Xi Jinping’s State visit to Vietnam. -
Vietnam – Korea cooperation for women’s better life
VWU President Ha Thị Nga received Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam on November 16, at the VWU headquarters. -
Appreciation for Kovalevskaia Award founder
Leaders of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and President of the Kovalevskaia Award Committee in Vietnam had a meeting with Mr. Neal Koblitz, Director of the Kovalevskaia Fund on December 5 in Hanoi. -
Further strengthening relationship between Vietnamese and South African Women
Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Minh Huong had a courtesy meeting with Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Ms. Nocawe Mafu in Ha Noi on October 3. -
The center for women and development actively promotes shifting the argument to women
Digital transformation is a great opportunity for women to grasp information, access new business models and markets, and create new values. "Promoting women's participation in the digital economy is one of the key tasks and solutions in the economic field" is one of the goals and tasks of the National Women's Union at all levels. -
Running event raises funds for disadvantaged children
Mottainai Run, themed “Run for strong kids”, took place in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem pedestrian street on October 21-22, in a bid to raise funds for orphans and children affected by traffic accidents. -
Exhibition "17 Vietnamese Faces of Action for Sustainable Development" kicked off
The exhibition is under the "17 Faces of Action" initiative of the UNOG director general Tatiana Valovaya. The initiative targets to recognise and encourage women around the world to actively contribute to socio-economic development, promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievements. -
Priorities given to prevent, curb smoking among adolescents, women
A delegation from Bloomberg Philanthropies and organisations joining the charity fund’s initiative to mitigate tobacco use visited Vietnam from October 9-12. -
Congratulations on 93rd anniversary of Vietnam Women's Union from Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
On its 93rd anniversary (Oct. 20, 1930 - Oct. 20, 2023), the Vietnam Women's Union has received a lot of congratulations from its international partners and friends. The VWU's Portal would like to introduce the full text of congratulatory letter from the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. -
Promoting gender equality through empowering women in all fields
Currently, there are many stereotypes about women in general and female leaders in particular, which greatly affect gender equality, work efficiency, production and life. This situation poses urgent problems related to communications to change public awareness and especially draw the participation of men to increase resources to support women. -
Solutions to increase women leaders’ percentage
Heading towards the 93rd anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union’s establishment, on the morning of September 22, the VWU organized the workshop "Solutions to increase the proportion of women candidates for the 16th National Assembly and People's Council at all levels for 2026 - 2031 term". The event was co-hosted by the Australian People for Health, Education and Development Abroad (APHEDA). -
RoK - Vietnam Women’s Forum held in Seoul
The 10th Republic of Korea (RoK) - Vietnam Women’s Forum, held by the Korean Women’s Development Institute (KWDI) and the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), took place in Seoul on September 12. -
Strengthening cooperation to promote women’s role in Vietnam and South Africa
On the afternoon of August 16th, the Vietnam Women's Union in collaboration with the Embassy of South Africa in Hanoi organized the hybrid Seminar "The role of Vietnamese and South African women in national economic development: Building partnerships towards shared prosperity" in Hanoi. -
Disemination of SOP in providing support and refferal to services for survivors of violence and human trafficking (Oversea)
Disemination of SOP in providing support and refferal to services for survivors of violence and human trafficking (overseas). -
Vietnamese, Cuban women's unions strengthen solidarity, friendship
Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Ha Thi Nga on May 11 hosted a reception for Teresa Maria Amarelle Boue, member of the Council of State of Cuba and Secretary General of the Cuban Women's Union. -
Vietnam Women’s Union delegation pay working visit to France
A delegation from the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) led by its Vice President Nguyen Thi Minh Huong paid a working visit to France from May 30 to June 1, during which they met and discussed with representatives from international organisations and Vietnamese associations in France. -
Exhibition brings indigenous Australian culture to Hanoi
A multimedia installation exhibition named “Walking Through A Songline” opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on April 27, as part of celebrations to mark the 50th founding anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations. -
Women empowerment: Valuable experiences from Vietnam and Australia
The Workshop themed "Australia and Vietnam experience sharing on women empowerment" was held in Hanoi on April 11, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. -
Bringing information about gender equality and STEM to women and children
The Central of Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) organized the "Mothers & Children with STEM" Festival on March 21, at Duong Quang Ham High School, Hung Yen province. -
VWU President Ha Thi Nga wishes to introduce valuable documents about Vietnamese women to people of Chile
On the morning of March 27, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, VWU President Ha Thi Nga had a meeting with the former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria on the occasion of her visit to Vietnam. -
Vietnamese, Cuban women's role in national development spotlighted
The role of Vietnamese and Cuban women in political and socio-economic life has been spotlighted at a seminar held by the Women's Unions of the two countries in Havana on April 21 (local time). -
Vietnam, Laos intensify cooperation between women’s unions
A delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) led by its President Ha Thi Nga paid a courtesy visit to Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou in Vientiane on April 4. -
RoK helps improving income for needy households in Vinh Long
The Women's Union of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long held a ceremony on March 27 to launch a project on improving income for needy households in Vinh Long for the 2023-2025 period. -
To promote women's participation in STEM field and cybersecurity
An international forum was held by the Vietnam Women's Union and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Vietnam (UN Women) on March 29 titled "Women, Cybersecurity and STEM". -
5 key areas of cooperation between VWU and UN Women in Viet Nam for 2022-2026 period
On the afternoon of December 14, 2022, the UN Women in Viet Nam and the Vietnam Women's Union signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the cooperation between the two organizations for the 2022 – 2026 period. -
Exhibition showcases memories of women in war
An exhibition titled ‘Remember Barbara’ opened at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi on December 14, telling the stories of 14 women who are living witnesses of World War II. -
VWU and CARD MRI to promote cooperation in microfinance
On October 6, Ms. Tran Lan Phuong – VWU Vice President – had a meeting with leaders of the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI - Philippines). -
IFAD prioritizes support for poor women in sustainable economic development
On September 6, at the Head office of the Central Vietnam Women's Union, Ms. Tran Lan Phuong - VWU Vice President, had a working session with Mr. Francisco Pichon - Head of Mekong Regional Office, Vietnam Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), to discuss future cooperation activities to support women in economic development. -
COVID- 19 from gender perspective: Women experiences and policy responses in South Korea and Vietnam
On August 24, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Korean Women’s Development Institute (KWDI) co-organized the 9th Vietnam - Korea Women's Forum with the theme "COVID-19 from a gender perspective: Women's experiences and policy responses in South Korea and Vietnam". The forum was held in a hybrid format in Hanoi and Seoul. -
Vietnamese and South African women in leadership and international integration
On the afternoon of August 30, 2022, the Vietnam Women's Union and the Embassy of South Africa in Vietnam co-hosted a hybrid seminar “Vietnamese and South African women in leadership and international integration” to enhance understanding and cooperation between women and people of Vietnam and South Africa. -
Women of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia cooperate for green, sustainable development
A forum themed “Women of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia promote international cooperation and integration for green and sustainable development in a COVID-19 world” was held in a hybrid format in Hanoi, Vientiane (Laos) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia) on September 28. -
Promoting cooperation between Vietnam Women’s Union and Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam
On September 13, Vice President of Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Tran Lan Phuong had a courtesy meeting with Ms. Kristina Bünde, new Head of Cooperation Section, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam. -
Vietnam Women’s Union co-hosts hybrid Forum on women, peace, and security
On the morning of August 16, 2022, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and the UN Women in Viet Nam co-organized the Forum "Promoting Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Roles of women’s organizations". -
Conference discusses measures to support victims of domestic violence
A conference contributing opinions to complete the draft revised Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control (revised) was organised in Hanoi, on August 24. -
Ha Tinh Women's Union signed cooperation agreement with Bolykhamxay Women’s Union (Laos)
On the morning of July 7, the President of Ha Tinh Women's Union and Bolykhamxay Women's Union (Laos) signed a cooperation agreement for the period of 2022 - 2027 in Pac Xan town, Bolykhamxay province. -
Women’s associations of Vietnam, Cambodia foster cooperation
A delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) is paying a working visit to Cambodia to further enhance the traditional cooperation with their Cambodian counterparts. -
Friendship of Vietnamese and Lao Women promoted
On the afternoon of July 2, in Da Nang, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and Lao Women's Union (VWU) held a ceremony to celebrate the Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022 and awarded Orders and Medals from the State of Vietnam to LWU’s collectives and individuals. -
Promoting exchange and sharing of gender equality achievements between Vietnamese and Venezuelan women
On the afternoon of July 7, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Huong welcomed Ms. Capaya Rodríguez González, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela to visit the VWU on the occasion of her working visit to Vietnam. -
Training course shares experience in prosecuting violence cases against women
An intensive training course on experience in handling and prosecuting gender-based violence and abuse against women and children wrapped up in Hoang Hoa district of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa on May 26. -
Vietnam Women's Union delegation pays a working visit to Cuba from April 18-23, 2022
Within the framework of a working visit to Cuba at the invitation of the Cuban Women’s Federation (FMC), the VWU delegation led by Mrs. Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee, VWU President visited and worked with FMC, Party and government agencies and organizations, mass unions, historical centers, socio-economic establishments in Cuba to study their activities, strengthen cooperation and special friendship between the people and women of the two countries. -
Liberation day, President’s birth anniversary marked in Venezuela
The Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela on April 26 paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his bust in Caracas capital city, on the occasion of the 47 years of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30) and towards the 132th birth anniversary of the late President. -
Vietnam, Cuba share experience in raising position of women
The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Federation of Cuban Women (FCW) have reached a cooperation agreement for 2022-2027, under which they will further boost information sharing, delegation exchanges and coordination at international forums. -
The Vietnam Women's Union shows sympathies to All China Women’s Federation over plane crash
Recently, the VWU sent a message of sympathy to All China Women’s Federation (ACWF) over a deadly plane crash on March 21, 2022. -
Embassy of Russia in Vietnam responds to program “Patron-parents” launched by Vietnam Women’s Union
On January 27, Ms. Elena Bezdetko, Wife of the Russian Federation Ambassador to Vietnam, on behalf of Embassy staffs, has presented gifts to Vietnam Women’s Union’s representative to support orphans, who lost their parents due to Covid-19 and other causes. -
Three thousand essential packages to migrant women distributed
From January 16 to 23, 2022, the UN Women in Viet Nam in collaboration with the Vietnam Women’s Union delivered 3,000 gender sensitive essential packages, worth 3 billion VND (150,000 USD), to 3,000 women in Ho Chi Minh City, Thai Binh and Nghe An. These are migrant workers who are facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are also at high risk of gender-based violence. -
Vietnam – Korea discuss effective models and practices to support migrant women
From Novermber 4 – 5, 2021, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) jointly organized the "Vietnam - Korea Bilateral Workshop: Exchanging effective models and practices supporting married migrant women and their families”. This is under the project “Strengthening Vietnamese Capacity for Sustainable Reintegration of Returning Migrants Women and their Households in Vietnam” funded by KOICA. -
Vietnamese and Cuban women strengthen solidarity, cooperation for mutual development
On November 20, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) in collaboration with the Cuban Women's Federation held an online high-level meeting between the women's organizations of the two countries. -
Promoting cooperation between women of Vietnam and United Arab Emirates
On the afternoon of November 26, Member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Ha Thi Nga had a courtesy meeting with Mr. Obaid Saeed Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Vietnam. -
Businesswomen resilient during pandemic: VAWE Chairwoman
High intelligence together with great bravery will help Vietnamese businesswomen overcome the formidable challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and develop their business in a sustainable fashion, according to the Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association of Women Entrepreneurs (VAWE) Thai Huong. -
Opportunities opened up for women in digital transformation amid Covid-19 pandemic
The seminar "Supporting women in digital transformation amid the Covid-19 pandemic towards sustainable development" has opened up orientations and opportunities for domestic and international agencies and organizations to join hands with women in the digital transformation process, contributing to gender equality and sustainable development of the country. -
Embassy of Russia in Vietnam responds to program “Million gifts of great solidarity for the South to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic”
In response to the program “Million gifts of great solidarity for the South to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic” launched by the Central Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), on September 7, Ms. Elena Bezdetko, Wife of the Russian Federation Ambassador to Vietnam, on behalf of Embassy staffs, has presented the gifts to support the VWU’s Covid-19 prevention work.
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