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Vietnam highlights digital technology application for gender equality at UN session

The application of digital science and technology towards the goal of gender equality requires political will and real actions of governments and the...

Director Ha Le Diem: Making movies grants me opportunities to understand and live in others’ worlds

Born in a mountainous district in Bac Kan province, Ha Le Diem's biggest dream at the age of 16, was to go out and see the world. “I don't want to be born...

Vice President meets with female ambassadors, chief representatives of international organisations

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on March 8 met with female ambassadors and chief representatives of international organisations in Vietnam on the occasion of...

PM urges all efforts to support women's advancement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met female leaders of centrally-run agencies and presented Kovalevskaia Awards on the occasion of International Women’s Day...

Vietnam calls for international cooperation in ensuring women’s rights

Vietnam calls on the international community to enhance cooperation and coordinate policies in order to ensure women’s rights and gender equality, Ambassador...

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Ta Oi ethnic woman promotes traditional ‘zeng’ weaving products to the world

Zeng’ weaving is a typical traditional craft of the Ta Oi ethnic people in A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province. With a hope to preserve and promote her ancestors’ craft, Ta Oi ethnic artisan Mai Thi Hop has worked to bring traditional ‘zeng’...
Google Doodle honours first female Vietnamese newspaper editor Suong Nguyet Anh

The world’s most popular search engine Google paid tribute to Suong Nguyet Anh, the first female editor of the first women’s newspaper in Vietnam by posting a drawing of her on its homepage on February 1.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: tough journey ends with miracle for Vietnam

2022 has been a good year for the Vietnamese female football team, as they successfully defended their championship at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and for the first time ever secured a berth in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023...
Vietnamese documentary film nominated for 2023 Oscars

“Children of the Mist” (Nhung dua tre trong suong), a documentary film by Ha Le Diem, a woman director from the Tay ethnic minority group, has been included into the shortlist of the top 15 documentary films advanced in the Documentary Feature...
Outstanding athletes, coaches in 2022 honoured

Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh and head coach of the national women’s football team Mai Duc Chung have been voted as the most outstanding athlete and sport coach, respectively, in 2022 by journalists and sports reporters.
Vietnamese women's participation in UN peacekeeping operations impressive: former UNDP Resident Representative

Vietnam has recorded an impressive percentage of women in UN peacekeeping operations, said Caitlin Wiesen, former Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.
Project supporting women-managed cooperatives approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on January 3 signed a decision approving a project on supporting cooperatives which are managed by women and create jobs for female labourers.
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.
Orientations of VWU and women movement in 2023

The VWU Central Executive Committee held a year-end Conference from December 13 -14, 2022 in Hanoi with the participation of 136 out of its total 158 members. The participants discussed and decided on many important issues related to the tasks of...
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.
Event held to celebrate feminist poet Ho Xuan Huong

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a ceremony held on December 3 in the central province of Nghe An to honour the celebrated female poet Ho Xuan Huong (1822-1822), whose works called for equality for women.
HCM City aims to become safe, friendly city for women and children

The fact that women are equal to men in all political, economic, cultural and social activities, and enjoying the fruits of social progress reflects a just, democratic and civilised society, a city leader has said.
UN facilitates women’s participation in peacekeeping operations: UN Under-Secretary-General

The United Nations will continue creating a favourable environment for women, including those from Vietnam, to effectively participate in peacekeeping operations, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix told a...
Vice President attends Women CEOs Summit 2022

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the Women CEOs Summit 2022 in Hanoi on November 11.
Vietnamese enterprises honoured for promoting gender equality

Fifteen Vietnamese enterprises were honoured for promoting gender equality, at the 2022 UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards ceremony held in Hanoi on November 8.
Experts make recommendations to support women migrant workers

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on November 14 announced a study report on women migrant workers in ASEAN countries’ laws and policies.
National Assembly passes revised Law on Domestic Violence and Control

Legislators adopted the revised Law on Domestic Violence and Control with 465 out of 474 votes in favour or 93.37% during the ongoing fourth session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 14.
Soprano Hien Nguyen: I want to promote young Vietnamese music talents to the world

After two years studying at Milan Conservatory, Vietnamese soprano Hien Nguyen received an offer to work at a long-standing theatre in Italy. However, she decided to instead return to Vietnam, setting her art career in the motherland. She held a...
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).
Mountainous women developing business with e-commerce

Many women in Vietnam’s northern mountainous areas have become wealthy in recent years after running cooperatives and applying information technology. The dynamism of these women has helped create more jobs with good incomes for local people.
President hosts female officials, NA deputies

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 20 hosted a meeting with incumbent and former female leaders of the Party and State, female members of the 13th Party Central Committee and female deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA).
Vietnam works to protect rights of girl child

Vietnam has conducted numerous activities to respond to the International Day of the Girl Child 2022 (October 11), which is themed “Our time is now-our rights, our future”.
Vietnamese contestant crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022

Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, a representative of Vietnam, has triumphantly overcome 70 contestants from various countries around the world, to be crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022.
Hanoi: Ten outstanding women honoured

Ten women with outstanding contributions to Hanoi were honoured at an October 13 festival held by the capital branch of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU).
PM chairs dialogue with women nationwide

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 15 chaired a dialogue on the promotion of gender equality and the role that women play in socio-economic development.
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...
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...
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...
Vietnam has good track record against sex selection: UNFPA

UNFPA Regional Director of Asia and the Pacific Bjorn Andersson on October 4 spoke highly of Vietnam's efforts in addressing son preference and gender-biased sex selection over the last 15 years.
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...