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Vietnam among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills: UNICEF

Vietnam is among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills, according to a new UNICEF analysis which was issued on International Day of...

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...

Vice President addresses Global Summit of Women 2023

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended and addressed the opening of the Global Summit of Women 2023 themed “Women: Leading a New Climate of...

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...

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.

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Hoang Phuong named in top three Asian actresses at Houston Film Fest

Hoang Phuong has been listed among the three best actresses in Asia at the 54th iteration of the annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
Winners of UPU letter writing contest announced

After five rounds of judging, the National Jury of the 50th Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Contest in Vietnam - 2021 - selected one first prize, three second prizes, five third prizes, 30 consolation prizes and 65...
Promoting multidimensional impacts to support children’s comprehensive development

In January, 2021, the Project Management Board held a workshop to review the project implementation in 2020 and work out the project plan for 2021 with the participation of leader representatives of Plan Vietnam, People's Committee, education...
Capacity development for supporting women and girls with disabilities

The Central Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) recently held a training in Ho Chi Minh City aiming to enhance capacity for members of the network supporting for women and girls with disabilities in the South.
“Blue beret” female soldiers: Inspiring Vietnamese women and awakening their sense of dedication

The Ministry of Defense held a deployment ceremony on March 23rd in Ho Chi Minh City to send off medics of the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 3 who will participate in the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
Launching program "Vietnamese women are confident in doing business" for 2021

The online training "Vietnamese women are confident in doing business" held by Google’s Women Will, Unilever under the sponsorship of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) is a one of the practical activities providing Vietnamese women with knowledge...
One-stop service office for returning migrant women opens in Hai Phong

The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) together with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) put into operation a one-stop service office for returning migrant women and their families (OSSO) in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 13.
Central Vietnam Women's Union nominates two candidates for 15th National Assembly election

On March 4, 2021, the Central Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) hold a conference to collect voters’ opinions on the nominees for the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA).
VIFW chairwoman awarded the Order of the Star of Italy

HCM CITY — Lê Thị Quỳnh Trang, Chairwoman of Việt Nam International Fashion Week (VIFW) and President of Council of ASEAN Fashion Designers, yesterday was awarded the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy.
Becoming first female minister of Home Affairs: great hounour but heavy responsibility

Phạm Thị Thanh Trà, the first female Minister of Home Affairs, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about her thoughts and feelings after her appointment
Programme honours Vietnam’s Ao Dai

NDO – An Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) performance event named “Ao Dai Cua Chung Ta” (Our Ao Dai) was held in Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (The Temple of Literature) in Hanoi, on April 9.
Sustainable employment and social security for female workers

Sustainable employment and social security for female workers were the main topics of discussion at the meeting on March 25th between Ms. Ha Thi Nga - member of Vietnam Communist Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women’s Union...
Party leader presents decisions appointing heads of Party Central Committee’s commissions

NDO/VNA – The Politburo held a ceremony on April 8 to announce decisions appointing the new heads of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission and Commission for Mass Mobilisation.
Lazada honours outstanding women sellers

Pham Thi Xuan Hong, owner of PinkShopGiayDep, was among six women from Southeast Asia to be honoured at the inaugural Lazada Forward Women Awards that recognise women trailblazers across the region in the e-commerce space who showcase resilience...
Women’s Start-up Contest 2021

Officially launched in mid -February 2021, the Women’s Start-up Contest in 2021 continues to provide a playground for women to demonstrate their capabilities and roles.
Võ Thị Ánh Xuân elected Vice State President of Việt Nam

HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday afternoon passed a resolution on the election of Võ Thị Ánh Xuân as the new Vice President for the 2016-2021 tenure.
Vietnam Women's Union President Ha Thi Nga elected to 13th tenure Party Central Committee

According to the official list announced by the 13th National Party Congress Press Center on January 30, 2021, Ms. Ha Thi Nga - President of the Vietnam Women's Union - has been elected to the 13th tenure Party Central Committee (PCC) and is one...
Promoting Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals from Gender Perspective

In commemoration of the International Women’s Day and in contribution to Vietnam’s national five‐year review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), in collaboration with the United Nations in...
Efforts of female parliamentarians reviewed

NDO/VNA - A ceremony reviewing the activities of the Group of Vietnamese Women Parliamentarians was held in Hanoi on March 24.
UN Women helps upgrade facilities and services in support of women and children amid COVID-19

NDO – Essential equipment and facilities worth around VND1.5 billion have been handed over to upgrade the hotlines and facilities of related social services and three Peace House shelters in Hanoi and Can Tho, aiming at supporting women and...
Winners of Kovalevskaia Award 2020 honoured

The Vietnam Women’s Union Central Committee and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technologyheld a ceremony on March 5 to mark the 35th founding anniversary of the Kovalevskaia Awards and present the 2020 awards to outstanding female scientists.
Campaign “For Women’s Smile” launched

The Vietnam Women’s Union, the Institute for Development & Community Health LIGHT, and the UN Women in Vietnam jointly organised a virtual programme on March 6 to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and launch the campaign “For Women’s...
Museum receives photos and items honouring Vietnamese Ao Dai

The Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi recently received photos, documents and items with the theme “Memories and Heritage” from diplomats, photojournalists, female doctors, and fashion designers.
Female diplomats are gentle but no less decisive

On the sidelines of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, Ms. Ha Thi Nga - President of the Vietnam Women's Union - gave an interview to the World and Viet Nam Report
No reception on International Women’s Day occasion

Dear colleagues and friends, On the 111th anniversary of the International Women’s Day - March 8th 2021, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) would like to express its deep appreciation of your cooperation and support for the women’s development and...
Tree planting festival launched in Hanoi

The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) Central Committee, in coordination with the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Capital Regiment (308th Infantry Division), launched a tree planting festival in Hanoi on February 20, in the presence of Politburo member...
"5K + 1 = 6 No" - Motto of Vietnamese Women's Museum in response to prevent Covid-19 pandemic

Just before the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays, the Covid-19 outbreak returns and rapidly spreading in some provinces, affecting the spring welcoming atmosphere of the people nationwide. With the desire to spread safety message and positive...
Five one-stop service offices providing free-of-charge assistance to migrant women

One-stop Service Offices for returning migrant women and their families (OSSO Offices) have been established within the framework of the Project "Strengthening the capacity of Vietnam to support sustainable reintegration for returning migrant...
Vietnam Women’s Union at all levels joins hands to prevent COVID epidemic

Since the beginning of 2021, joining hands with the government and the whole society in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnam Women's Union at all levels has many practical support activities such as providing basic necessities, Tet...
Congratulations on 13th National Party Congress from Federation of Cuban Women

From 26 Jan to 2 Feb 2021, in Hanoi, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam is solemnly convened. This is a political event of utmost importance of the Party, State and the people of Viet Nam. On this occasion, the Vietnam...