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Vietnam strengthens efforts to advance women, peace, and security agenda

The diplomat underscored the significance and importance of the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 1325 on WPS, adopted in 2000, and its related...

State President sends congratulatory letter to first woman of Vietnamese origin to fly into space

In the letter, the President expressed his joy and pride that for the first time a woman of Vietnamese origin had flown into space, affirming the talent and...

“The Essence of Viet Nam” – Portraying Aspirations of Vietnamese Women for Further Development in New Era

On the evening of April 13, in Hanoi, the "The Essence of Viet Nam" Artistic Ao Dai (traditional dress of Viet Nam) Show was held by the Vietnam Women's...

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...

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VWU's Two Important Upcoming Events

In celebration of the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, on February 27, Vietnam Women’s Union will coordinate with the Central Propaganda...
Vietnamese women in 2024: International integration toward sustainable development

In 2024, the international relations of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) has been continuously promoted which helps affirming its role in the international arena.
"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....
Role of women in the nation’s new era

In the new era of the nation, Vietnamese women have great opportunities to develop their potentials and creativity. However, they also have to face many challenges.
VWU First Vice President Visits Jeollanam Province, South Korea

VWU First Vice President Đỗ Thị Thu Thảo, expressed her pride in Vietnamese women living in South Korea and around the world.
Vietnam Women's Union Assumes Role of ACWO Chairmanship

At the General Assembly of the ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organizations (ACWO) held in the Philippines, the high-level delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), led by Vice President Trần Lan Phương, participated in significant activities...
Vietnam Women’s Union attends WIDF Direction Committee Meeting

The delegation from the Central Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) led by its Vice President, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Huong attended the Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF) Direction Committee Meeting in the capital Bogota, Colombia from 18th...
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...
Women, youngsters of Kon Tum, Sekong provinces promote cooperation

The Women's Union of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum held a conference to review the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the union and its counterpart of Sekong province in Laos over the period of 2019-2024.
Vietnamese and Lao women’s union delegations commemorate President Ho Chi Minh

As part of their visit to Thanh Hoa province, on November 26, delegations from the Women’s Union of Hua Phan province (Laos) and Thanh Hoa province, led by Ms. Ngo Thi Hong Hao, President of the Thanh Hoa Women’s Union, and Ms. Nheng Phet Bun Mi...
Plan to streamline Government's organisational apparatus finalised

A plan to rearrange and streamline the Government's organisational apparatus was finalised on December 5, with eight ministries and ministerial-level agencies to be maintained (with internal changes only), and 14 others to be restructured,...
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...
Strengthening international cooperation: Learning about human resource management experience and promoting financial inclusion

From October 21 to 26, 2024, TYM organized a delegation to learn about the practical experience of human resource management of CARD MRI in the Philippines and participate in the Financial Inclusion Workshop in Laos.
Vietnam determined to implement goals of Beijing Platform for Action in gender equality

Vietnam ranks 72nd out of 146 countries in the gender equality index this year, while the rate of female representatives in the National Assembly is always high and currently stands at 30.26%.
Vietnam win 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship

The Vietnamese women's national futsal team beat their Thai rivals 2-1 in the final match of the 2024 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championships in the Philippines on November 21.
First Vietnamese scientist named at UK’s TechWomen 100 Awards

With outstanding achievements in biotechnology, Dr Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh from University College London (UCL) has become the first Vietnamese scientist to win the UK's TechWomen 100 Awards.
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...
Vietnamese, Lao women’s unions collaborate across areas

The Women’s Union of the northwestern border province of Dien Bien on November 12 hosted a conference with visiting representatives of its counterparts from the Lao provinces of Phongsaly, Oudomxay, and Luang Prabang.
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.
Announcement of VWU's new President

Dear international partners and friends, Warmest greetings to you from the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU)!
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...
Vietnamese female professor honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Award

Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, non-permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, has been honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered the “Nobel of Asia”.
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...
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.
Vietnam unveils first National Action Plan on Women, Peace, Security

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the Prime Minister’s decision to issue Vietnam's first-ever National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, during a two-day workshop in the central city of Da Nang on August 8.
Over 10,000 “Zero-dong Ao dai” given to needy women

An Ao dai shop on Dang Van Bi Street, Thu Duc city in Ho Chi Minh City, has given more than 10,000 Ao dai (long dress) to needy women and girls over the past two years.
Biography of newly-elected Party General Secretary To Lam

President To Lam was elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 term by the 13th Party Central Committee on August 3 morning.
Biography of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19 afternoon at the age of 80.
"Always remember words of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: We must believe in our women comrades"

This is the profound memory of President of Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Ha Thi Nga about Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong when sharing with Vietnam Women’s Newspaper.
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...
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...
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...
SPECIAL COMMUNIQUÉ on Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s passing

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, and the Government and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front have issued a special communiqué, announcing that General Secretary of the...
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong leaves deep hallmarks in National Assembly

With his practical experience through two terms as Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), the 11th and 12th tenures, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong gave comprehensive and objective instructions on the organisation and activities of the...
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong - excellent leader with imprints in Vietnam’s diplomacy

The great efforts and significant contributions of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to elevating Vietnam's diplomacy and foreign relations were highlighted in an article written by member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of...
Vietnam committed to ensure access to health services for all women during pregnancy, childbirth

Vietnam is working hard to provide equal health service access for all pregnant women to ensure public health and narrow the socio-economic gap.
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.
Project promotes gender equality among Bru-Van Kieu ethnic community

A workshop was held in the central province of Quang Binh on May 10 to introduce a project to improve access to vocational training to enhance the quality of human resources and economic empowerment, contributing to promoting gender equality for...
Vietnam hailed for demonstrating strong commitment to gender equality in law-making

Vietnam has demonstrated a strong commitment to gender equality in its policies and laws, Ambassador and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam Julien Guerrier said when attending a policy dialogue on promoting gender equality held...
Women accompany with military and people to achieve Dien Bien Phu victory

In the historic Dien Bien Phu victory, there had a significant contribution of the resilient and indomitable Vietnamese women.
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...
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...
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...
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.
OV, French citizens rally in support of Tran To Nga’s Agent Orange lawsuit

More than 200 overseas Vietnamese and French friends gathered with various organisations at the Place de la République in Paris on May 4 to express their support for Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga and Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims of Vietnam in...
Paris court to issue ruling on AO lawsuit this August

Ruling on the lawsuit filed by Vietnamese - French Tran To Nga against 14 US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam is scheduled to be issued on August 22, the Court of Appeal of...
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.
Women-run cooperative creates jobs and ensures the rights of ethnic minority women in Ha Giang

Since its establishment in 2017, the Lanh Trang (White Flax) Cooperative in Sa Phin Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, has become an effective economic development model, helping eliminate hunger and reduce poverty in the locality...

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