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Mekong Delta woman saves lives for decades with free swimming lessons

For Tran Thi Kim Thia (also known as Sau Thia), who was honoured in 2017 by the BBC for coaching over 2,000 kids in swimming for 15 years, teaching the...

Ambassador highlights Vietnam’s efforts for SDGs at regional forum

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung laid stress on Vietnam's notable achievements in implementing several SDGs that have earned international...

Vietnam commits to promoting, protecting human rights

In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties, including the...

Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate

The Ministry of Health has proposed allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, as well as addressing regional disparities in birth...

Vietnam prioritises women shaping the future of science, technology, and innovation: Official

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh reaffirmed that Vietnam remains firmly committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women at...

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Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention for Women in Northern Vietnam

“Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention for Women in Vietnam” is a project that will be implemented by the Central Vietnam Women's Union in five provinces in Northern Vietnam over a three-year period (from January 2013 to December 2015). This...
CHOBA Project - Workshop on sharing and exchanging experiences and orientation activities in 2013

In order to implement the Project plan, “Community Hygiene Output-Based Aid – CHOBA”, from 2012-2015 by East meet West Organization funding, last December 18th, the CHOBA PMU held a workshop on sharing and exchanging experiences and orientation...
Closing meeting of Vietnam-Belgium credit project phase III and introduction of the Credit Support Fund

On the afternoon of December 19th, 2012, the closing meeting of the Vietnam-Belgium credit project carried out by the Vietnam Women’s Union in collaboration with the Belgian Development Cooperation Agency, was held in Hanoi.
The VWU’s delegation visited and worked in Cambodia

At the invitation of the Cambodian Women for Peace and Development (CWPD), the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) delegation, headed by Mme. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, member of the Central Party Committee of the Vietnam Communist Party and VWU President,...
The signing ceremony of the Cooperation Program between the Vietnam Women’s Union and Plan in Vietnam on the implementation of “Parenting Program”

On January 17th, 2013 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and Plan in Vietnam signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the cooperative implementation of the Parenting Program, in order to promote the participation of parents and the...
The Women’s Publishing House received the First-class Independence Medal

At the 55th anniversary of the Women's Publishing House, Vice President of the State Mme. Nguyen Thi Doan, on behalf of the Vietnam Communist Party and the State, awarded a First-class Independence Medal to the Women's Publishing House. Two...
President of the Vietnam Women’s Union, Mme. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa becomes the Ambassador of the “Because I am a girl” campaign

In the morning of October 11th, 2012, Plan International in Vietnam launched the ceremony of the “Because I am a girl” campaign in Hanoi.
Vietnamese Women's Museum – “The most interesting place to visit in 2012” as voted by travelers on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website

On September 24th, 2012, the Vietnamese Women's Museum was honored to receive the “Certificate of Excellence for the year of 2012” from TripAdvisor.
Vietnamese Women's Museum – “The most interesting place to visit in 2012” as voted by travelers on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website

On September 24th, 2012, the Vietnamese Women's Museum was honored to receive the “Certificate of Excellence for the year of 2012” from TripAdvisor.
VWU delegation to the Central Europe for a study visit on “Model of State management agency on women, family and children”

From 8th to 22nd September, 2012, VWU delegation headed by President Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa has been conducting a study visit on “Model of State management agency on women, family and children” in Czech and Austria.
VWU awarded the Merit Medal “For the Development of Women in Vietnam” to UNAIDS Vietnam Country Director.

In the evening of 15th August 2012, on behalf of the Standing Presidium of the Central VWU, Mme. Tran Thanh Binh - VWU Vice-President awarded the Merit Medal “ For the Development of Women in Vietnam” to Mr. Eamonnn Francis Murphy, UNAIDS Vietnam...
Golden hearts at the Charity Women Entrepreneurs Club in Chau Thanh district

Vietnamese women entrepreneurs are making increasingly important contributions to the socio-economic development of the country. To the effects of the global financial crisis and economic recession, women entrepreneurs have been dynamic and...
“Women and traffic safety” Club opened by Ho Chi Minh Women’s Union

On 27th June 2012, the Women’s Union of district No.6, Ho Chi Minh City, opened the “Women and traffic safety” Club. This is one of the district WU’s activities to respond to the Traffic Safety Year 2012.
Lao Cai Provincial Women's Union opened Breastfeeding Club

Breastfeeding Club was established with the aim to provide breastfeeding knowledge and skills for WU members and women. It is a model to be replicated in the community for sustainable practice of breastfeeding.
Vietnam and United States launch historic Agent Orange/Dioxin cleanup project in Danang

(CPV) - Vietnam and the United States today launched a project to clean up dioxin contamination from the herbicide Agent Orange in areas of Danang airport where it was stored and handled during the U.S.-Vietnam War.
WOMEN OF VIETNAM AND LAOS – AFFECTIONATE AND FAITHFUL RELATIONSHIP

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa

Member of Central Communist Party Committee of Vietnam

President of Vietnam Women’s Union
Books and film discs given to AO victims

On July 25, the Ministry of Information and Communications gave 200 books and 100 film discs to the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (VAVA).
Female NA deputies’ role in promoting gender equality

Nations should strengthen cooperation and share their experiences in promoting the role of female National Assembly (NA) deputies to embrace gender equality.
For the Health of Women and Children - Let's take action

HA NOI, 24 July 2012 - The Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Midwifery was organized today in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam Association of Midwives (VAM) in collaboration with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and the Ministry of Health...
Gender equality prioritised in transport development

Transport sector officials from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, along with development partners and staff from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), gathered in Hanoi from July 24-26 to discuss...
Gravis (India) paid a visit to Vietnam

At the invitation of Vietnam Women's Union, Gravis delegation headed by the General Secretary Ms. Shashi Bala Tyagi paid a visit to Vietnam from 18-22, June 2012.
Letter of the VWU’s President to the International Olympic Committee. Attention: International Olympic Committee (IOC)

On behalf of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), I would like to extend my best compliments to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)!
“Financial Planning Capacity to Reduce Domestic Violence in Vietnam” Project TERM OF REFERENCE FOR PROJECT EVALUATION

I. BACKGROUND
In Viet Nam, domestic violence is drawing an outcry in society due to its prevalence and consequences. Efforts to eradicate this practice often cope with numerous barriers of tradition and defined roles for women and men.
Delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union attend the 15th Congress of the Women’s International Democratic Federation

The Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF) organised its 15th Congress in Brasilia, Brazil from 8th – 12th March 2012. Nearly 250 delegates (5 delegates/ each organization) representing WIDF’s member organizations from 50 countries in...
XV Congress of the Women International Democratic Federation: fair peace, economic development and social justice for all people

The Women International Democratic Federation will hold its XV Congress, from 8th to 12th April 2012, in Brasilia, DC. It will be five days of intensive discussions, studies, social gatherings and struggle for world fair peace, with economic...
Government of Viet Nam and the United Nations sign new One Plan for 2012 – 2016

On 27th March 2012, the Government of Viet Nam and representatives of the 16 UN agencies in Viet Nam and IOM signed a new One Plan, covering the period 2012 – 2016. It outlines a joint and strategic programme of work which will support...
Kien Giang Women’s Union fighting against trafficking in women and children

For recent years, trafficking in women and children has become more and more complicated and increasing with many organized and trans-national cases. As an organization representing all strata of Vietnamese women, taking care of and protecting...
President of the State Mr. Truong Tan Sang received 11th National Women’s Congress delegates

In the afternoon of March 12th, at the Presidential Palace, President of the State Mr. Truong Tan Sang received representatives of the 11th National Women’s Congress delegates. Also present at the reception was Mr. Dao Viet Trung, member of the...
Tele-conference on family, job training and employment

Morning March 1st 2012, in Hanoi, with the technical support by the Military Telecommunication Corporation (Viettel), the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) held a tele-conference on the issues of Women and Family, Vocational Training and Employment...
President of Vietnam Women’s Union paid tribute to the General Secretary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Mr Kim Jong Il

On 21/12, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) delegation led by Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, member of Central Party Committee, VWU President paid tribute to Mr. Kim Jong-il, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of the Democratic People’s Republic of...
Fulbright Vietnamese Student Scholarship Program year 2013-2014

The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi is pleased to announce the new application cycle of the Fulbright Vietnamese Student Scholarship Program.
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Marks 15th Anniversary – New Call for Proposals Announced

United Nations, New York, 23 November 2011 — To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, and in tribute to grassroots activists around the world who are at the forefront of the efforts to end the...
Women Innovation Day 2011

The Women’s Innovation Day 2011 (WID) was successfully organized, for the 1st time, by the Vietnam Women’s Union on 16 October, 2011 with a series of activities including an Exhibition entitled “Women and Innovation”, a Symposium “Women’s...
The Wheelchairs Handover Ceremony for disabled in Ha Nam

the 27th October 2011, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Thuy – Standing Vice President of Vietnam Women’s Union attended the wheelchair handover Ceremony in Ha Nam. The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in cooperation with the Later Day Saint Charities (LDSC)...
International Conference of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin

On August 8-9, 2011, the 2nd International Conference of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin was held in Hanoi to create an opportunity for victims of this chemical to meet and share their experiences in overcoming sufferings.
UNESCO to launch Global Partnership for Girls’ and Women’s Education

Global Partnership for Girls’ and Women’s Education will be launched at a high level forum to be held at UNESCO Headquarters
Trafficking victims should have legal redress and compensation – UN rights expert

Victims of human trafficking have the right to seek legal redress and compensation for the violation of their rights, a United Nations expert said today, voicing concern that those trafficked were often treated as “instruments” of criminal...
Global economic crisis opens up new space for discrimination at work, ILO says

In the new Global Report on Equality at Work 2011, the International Labour Office (ILO) notes that in spite of continuous positive advances in anti-discrimination legislation, the global economic and social crisis has led to a higher risk of...
Vietnamese woman on Mrs America jury

Vietnam Plus: Doan Thi Kim Hong will be the first Vietnamese jury member in the final show of the Mrs America Pageant 2011 to be held on April 14.
VN, USAID join hands to cope with pandemics

Vietnam ’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) signed an agreement on response to infectious pandemics in humans and animals in Hanoi on April 7.
US urged to join hands to solve AO aftermaths in Vietnam

The Vietnam-US Dialogue Group on Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin has urged the US to join hands with the Vietnamese people to solve aftermaths of the toxic chemicals in Vietnam .
UN Women Awards Nearly $1.5 million in Small Grants towards Realizing Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS

United Nations, New York — UN Women, under the Fund for Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS, today announced approximately US$1.5 million in small grants to twenty grassroots and community-based organizations in...
Vietnam respects right to religious freedom

The Vietnamese State ’s consistent policy is to respect and ensure the people’s right to religious freedom, affirmed Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga.
Hung Kings’ worship seeks UNESCO title

Vietnam has submitted documents on the worship rituals dedicated to Hung Kings in the midland province of Phu Tho to the UNESCO to seek its Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity recognition.
Almost 9.6 billion VND raised for disabled orphans

Almost 9.6 billion VND was raised for the disabled and orphans in the 8 th “One Heart, One World” charity programme that was held in Hanoi on April 9.
130,000 USD to help Quang Nam children

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on April 10 has given 130,000 USD to central province of Quang Nam to implement a project on child labour prevention.
The Japanese Could Teach Us a Thing or Two

When America is under stress, as is happening right now with debates about where to pare the budget, we sometimes trample the least powerful and most vulnerable among us.
Female migrant workers need recognition of rights

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Hoa, 35, left her home town four years ago to work in Ha Noi hoping to earn enough money to improve her poor family's income.
Top 10 Wins for Women’s Movements

On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, the Global Fund for Women (GFW) looks back over the past year and celebrates some of the extraordinary victories won by women’s movements around the world. From progressive new national and...
Civil Society Speakers in Women’s Commission Say Girls Suffer Severe Gender Discrimination and Abuse, but Remain ‘Crucial Constituents for Change’

As Commission Heads into Last Day of Two-Week Session

Delegations Prepare Agreed Conclusions on Equal Access to Education
Vietnam’s women football team wins at Olympic qualifiers

The Vietnamese women’s football squad defeated Hong Kong 4-0 at their first match at the first Olympic qualifying round in Chinese Taipei on March 18.
Best costume for Vietnamese women in Hungary

(VOV) - A gala dinner for overseas Vietnamese women was organised in Hungary to mark International Women’s Day (March 8).
UN Women Awards Nearly $1.5 million in Small Grants towards Realizing Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS

United Nations, New York — UN Women, under the Fund for Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS, today announced approximately US$1.5 million in small grants to twenty grassroots and community-based organizations in...
Tks for your condolences

Thank you very much for your warm messages and support to us. Your messages are of great encouragement to us and all victims of the disaster. I have translated your messages into Japanese and passed them on to the Fudanren affiliates.
Letter from Japan

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to you for your message of condolences and encouragement extended to us regarding the disaster we have suffered.
Top 10 Wins for Women’s Movements

On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, the Global Fund for Women (GFW) looks back over the past year and celebrates some of the extraordinary victories won by women’s movements around the world. From progressive new national and...
Civil Society Speakers in Women’s Commission Say Girls Suffer Severe Gender Discrimination and Abuse, but Remain ‘Crucial Constituents for Change’

Forced into early marriage and trafficked into sometimes life-threatening situations, girls around the world suffered some of the most severe forms of gender discrimination and abuse, civil society representatives told the Commission on the Status...
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE

Vietnamese women were very shocked at the tragedy by the recently devastating earthquake and tsunami in the Northeast and East of Japan on March 11, 2011, causing severe losses in lives and properties in the affected areas.
Kovalevskaya prize to mark Int’l Women’s Day

Two women with outstanding achievements in natural sciences will be presented with the Kovaleskaya Prize on March 8 as one of Vietnam’s practical celebrations of International Women’s Day.
Women's role in food safety crucial

Women held key roles in agricultural production, from manufacturing and processing to trading, but many still lacked information on food quality and safety, experts said here yesterday, March 2.
UNESCO launches Women Make the News 2011

Launched annually on the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March), Women Make the News (WMN) is a global initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in the media. This year’s theme, Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Gender, seeks...
Science and technology offers great opportunities for rural women’s empowerment

As the 55th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) unfolds in New York, FAO urges world leaders to ensure that rural women are fully included in the design, testing and use of agricultural technologies and innovations.
Women prepare for Olympic qualifiers

HCM CITY — Viet Nam's women's football team will start its FIFA Women's Olympic Football Tournament 2012 qualifying campaign next month.
Honouring 100 outstanding businesswomen in 2010

(VOV) - A ceremony was held in Hanoi on March 6 to present the Golden Rose Cup Award to 100 outstanding Vietnamese women entrepreneurs in 2010.
Women’s empowerment lifts obstacles to achieving development goals

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women
UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet Commemorates International Women’s Day in Liberia

During a trip to Liberia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of International Women.
UN officials urge greater support for empowering women on International Day

8 March 2010 – Top United Nations officials are marking International Women’s Day by calling for greater support to women, particularly in developing countries, so that they can be empowered and contribute to the achievement of the Millennium...
Kovalevskaya prize to mark Int’l Women’s Day

Two women with outstanding achievements in natural sciences will be presented with the Kovaleskaya Prize on March 8 as one of Vietnam’s practical celebrations of International Women’s Day.
Hanoi to target poverty reduction

Hanoi will invest around 4.6 trillion VND (220 million USD) to cut the city's poverty rate to less than 2 percent by the end of 2015 from the current 9.6 percent.
Study ranks Singapore as Asias greenest city

SINGAPORE — Singapore is Asia's greenest metropolis, according to the Asian Green City Index, a study commissioned by Siemens and carried out by the independent Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Singing to save his mother’s life

It is a common sight to see the blind man and his mother selling music CDs on the sidewalks in Long Xuyen city.
Pilot project aims to reduce child labour

DONG NAI — Thousands of children in the southern province of Dong Nai drop out of schools every year to help their poor families, according to social welfare officials.
Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Hanoi

Police in Hanoi arrested a man for allegedly trafficking women to China on Monday.
Vietnam to host women’s volleyball tourney

Vietnam is to host the Asian Volleyball Women's Clubs Championships this year following an announcement by the Asian Volleyball Confederation.
MAPUTO DECLARATION

We, women of the World, gathered in the WIDF Steering Committee, in which participated 24 affiliated organizations from 20 countries, salute the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of our organization, reaffirming the founding principles of the...

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