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Vietnam Women's Union's leaders visited and presented gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and families of social policy
On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2024), leaders of the Central Vietnam Women's Union paid a visit and presented gifts to Vietnamese heroic mothers, martyr’s mother, families of social policy, people with meritorious services to the revolution, heroine of the People's Armed Forces, young female volunteers, and women with years of communist party member in provinces, including Lao Cai, Hoa Binh, Tay Ninh, Lam Dong, and Ha Noi city. -
Ba Ria – Vung Tau: Continuing supervising the implementation of policies for female labor
On July 3rd, the working delegation of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), head by Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Huong, VWU Vice President, undertook the supervision of policies and laws for female labor in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. Mr. Dang Minh Thong, Vice President of Ba Ria – Vung Tau People’s Committee, worked with the delegation. -
Policy dialogue with members and ethnic minorities women by Nghe An Provincial Women's Union
The dialogue aims to bring opportunities for staffs, members and ethnic minority women to express their thoughts, expectations, and their suggestions or advices as well, for Women's Union at all levels to also have better understanding the local reality, therefore having more practical and effective activities and recommendations for women. -
Hope School to care for 1,000 Covid-19 orphans through "Patron-parents" Program
Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and Hope School (under Hope Foundation - FPT Corporation) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on implementing the "Patron-parents" program on March 15th, 2024. -
Festival of creative communication models/activities to promote good cultural practices of ethnic minorities
"Festival of creative communication models/activities to promote good cultural practices of ethnic minorities" was organized by the Vietnam Women's Union on March 6 in Dien Bien province. -
Promoting opportunities for women to access and enjoy social security policies
The Scientific Council of the Central Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) organized a scientific seminar with the topic "Ensuring women's access to social security policies and suggesting some research directions for VWU’s policy proposals in the coming time" on March 19, 2024. -
Nestlé Vietnam model empowers Vietnamese women
A model was launched in Hanoi on March 27 aiming to diversify sustainable livelihood opportunities for women in some Vietnamese localities. -
316 models and activities promoting cultural traditions of ethnic minorities created for gender equality goal
On March 6th, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) organized a seminar to share experiences in promoting fine cultural traditions of ethnic minorities in advancing gender equality in Dien Bien province. This is one in a series of the VWU’s activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. -
Series of VWU’s activities commemorating 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory
From 4-6 March 2024, the VWU conducted a series of activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (7/5/1954 - 7/5/2024) including educating patriotism, paying tribute to revolutionary contributors and implementing social security activities, ect. -
Project 8: Striving to establish and maintain nearly 1,400 community communication groups by 2024
February 28, 2024: The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) held a meeting of the Steering Committee of Project 8 "Realizing gender equality and addressing urgent problems for women and children" under the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the 2021-2030 period. -
Numerous activities to celebrate International Women’s Day
A wide range of activities will be held in celebration of the 144th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8, 1910 – 2024), according to the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU). -
Women nationwide in response to Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024
On the first day of Ao Dai Week 2024 launched by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), women nationwide responded enthusiastically to activities such as: Ao Dai parades, wearing Ao Dai in folk dance performances, wearing Ao Dai at work, “Ao Dai zero đồng” giving to disadvantaged women... -
Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024 launched
The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) on February 29 launched the annual Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024 and organised an art performance programme to promote the value of the traditional costume in life, culture, and society. -
The Center provides comprehensive, free support services for women and children suffering from gender-based violence
The Peace House Shelter has just officially launched the social assistance center, marking an important step forward in providing comprehensive services for women and children suffering from violence. -
Vietnam Women's Union presents Tet gifts to social policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged women.
On the occasion of the coming Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) 2024, Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) at all levels has visited and presented gifts to social policy beneficiaries living in difficult circumstances, disadvantaged VWU members, and women in several provinces. Thousands of Tet gifts were presented to heroic Vietnamese mothers, mothers of martyrs, the elderly, disadvantaged women, disabled children, border guards nationwide. -
Bac Lieu women emulate to study and follow Uncle Ho
Over the past time, studying and following Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style has gradually become a regular job of the Bac Lieu Women’s Union at all levels in the province. Many good practices and models have created positive changes, contributing to arousing the sense of emulating and studying in each official and female member. -
Vietnam Women’s Union launches 2024 theme and contests
On January 5, within the framework of the 8th session of the 13th Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), the Central VWU held a launching ceremony for the 2024 theme "Promoting the application of information technology in VWU activities" and two contests: Applying information technology (IT) in VWU’s 2024 activities and Composing songs on Vietnamese Women and Mothers. -
Center for women and development launches the book “Towards a peaceful horizon”
Recently, the Center for Women and Development, Women’s Union Vietnam, organised the launch of the book “Towards a Peaceful Horizon - Stories of Women Surviving Domestic Violence, Abuse and Human Trafficking” in Hanoi. -
“5 Without-s and 3 Clean-s”: many families escape from poverty
The Campaign “Building the family of 5 Without-s and 3 Clean-s”, which was launched by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in 2010, has assisted many households not only to escape from poverty but also to become better off. -
Accompanying to promote gender equality and empower women
The conference to review the implementation of the Cooperation Agreement between VWU and Nestlé Vietnam Co., Ltd. in 2023 was organized on November 24. -
Vietnam Women’s Union supports Lai Chau women in border areas
On November 22, Alternate member of CPV Central Commitee, VWU Vice President Ms. Ton Ngoc Hanh, and the delegation visited to monitor the implementation of Project 8 and the activities under “Supporting women in border and island areas”program in Nam Ban border commune (Nam Nhun district, Lai Chau). -
37 outstanding works awarded at national Contest "Listen to Your Child"
Hanoi, November 11: the Vietnam Women’s Union organized the National Final Award Ceremony of the Contest for children in ethnic minority and mountainous areas to create gender equality media products titled "Listen to your Child”. -
Speak up when experiencing or witnessing gender-based violence
The Central Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) organized a media event in prevention and response to gender-based violence titled “Let's Join Hands and Make a Change Together" on November 25 in Hanoi. It is one of the activities to respond to Vietnam National Action Month on Gender Equality and Gender-based violence Prevention and Response 2023. -
7 collectives and 19 outstanding individuals won Vietnamese Women’s Award
Ceremony of the Vietnamese Women’s Award for the year of 2022 and 2023, and the contest “Learning positive values of relief and religion in family life and gender equality promotion 2023” were held by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in Hanoi on November 27. -
Continuing to implement "Patron-parents" Program will help achieve dual goal of comprehensive care for orphans
On 24th November in Hanoi, the Vietnam Women's Union held a national review Conference on the two - year implementation of the "Patron-parents" Program. Attending the Conference were about 300 in-person participants and more than 1,000 online participants representing relevant ministries/sectors, VWU at all levels, international organizations and donors. -
Director of the Center for women and development gave an interview to Vietnam Women’s Newspaper about empowering and creating opportunities for women
On the occasion of the Month of Action for Gender Equality, Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in 2023 that takes place from November 15th to December 15th, 2023, The Newspaper of Vietnamese Women had a conversation with Ms. Duong Ngoc Linh, Director of CWD, to discuss the issue of raising awareness, increasing empowerment and creating opportunities for women and girls to implement gender equality and the elimination of gender-based violence. -
VWU’s upcoming events in response to National Action Month on Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response 2023
The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) is going to organize a communication event titled "Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence: Let's Join Hands and Make a Change Together" on the morning of November 25, 2023 in Hanoi. -
Vietnam Women’s Union leaders meet with Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Nuns
October 26, at its headquarters, the Vietnam Women's Union received the Delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) nuns led by Chief Nun Thich Nu Nhat Khuong - Standing Member of VBS Central Executive Council and Head of the Central Nunnery Division. -
"Start-up giving wings to the future" helps female prisoners be confident when returning to community
On 25th October, the Vietnam Women's Union cooperates with the Police Department of Management of Prison, Compulsory Re-education Center and Reformatory - Ministry of Public Security to organize the Program "Start-up giving wings for the future" at Quyet Tien prison, Tuyen Quang province. -
Gia Lai: Introducing a community-integrated livelihood development model for women who are victims of human trafficking
On the evening of October 13, 2023, at Hero Nup Street (Pleiku City), the Center for Women and Development collaborated with the Women's Union of Gia Lai province to open an exchange and networking program, introducing a community integration livelihood support model for victims of human trafficking. -
White ribbon breakfast in Can Tho – Joining hands to empower women economically and promoting laws to prevent unsafe migration/human trafficking
On the morning of 23 October 2023, the "White Ribbon Breakfast" event was held in Can Tho with the participation of nearly 100 delegates from departments and agencies; from organisations and unions of Can Tho City. -
“October Flowers” Program
On the morning of October 19, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) organized a program to praise 293 outstanding Presidents of Grassroots WUs in 2023 at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labor Cultural Palace. With the theme "October Flowers", the program honors the VWU's grassroots staff who have been strongly committed to VWU work and the women's movement nationwide. -
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. -
Efforts made to ensure rights of vulnerable groups of women
During the consolidation of its legal system, Vietnam has paid due attention to ensuring the rights of women from vulnerable groups, helping to narrow gender gaps in many spheres. -
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. -
Keys implementing "3 Clean-s" model to support ethnic minority women’s members in economic development
Thu Cuc commune, located in the mountainous region of Tan Son district, Phu Tho province, has encountered challenges in environmental protection for many years due to its diverse ethnic makeup and geographical characteristics. Through practical activities implementing the "3 Clean-s" model, members and women of Thu Cuc commune have not only contributed to enhance the living environment but also help local clean livestock and intensive farming. -
5 livelihood models supporting women in border areas
On the morning of August 29, the Central Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Vietnam Border Guard Command has co-organized a seminar "Sharing evaluation results and consulting on solutions to improve quality and replicate effective livelihood models for ethnic minority and border areas” in Viet Tri City (Phu Tho). -
Mottainai Fund for disadvantaged children receives warm response
Mottainai - a charity programme launched by Phu nu Viet Nam (Vietnam’s Women) newspaper to support orphans and disadvantaged children - has received donations of 350 million VND (14,700 USD) and 2,000 items of used clothes within just ten days, the newspaper said on August 22. -
More than 7,100 ethnic minority women participate in contest on domestic violence prevention and control
Among nearly 184,000 women participating in the online contest “Gaining knowledge about the 2022 Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control” launched by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), there were more than 7,100 ethnic minority participants. -
TYM is a solid fulcrum for women with disabilities
Over the years, many members of women with disabilities have been able to access TYM’s policy loans. Thus, in Thanh Hoa branch, women with disabilities have a source of investment capital to develop production, animal husbandry, small businesses and trading, have income, and improve their quality of life. -
The second mother of an orphan girl
From the host mother program launched by the Central Vietnam Women’s Union, the 9th grade girl who lost her mother at birth now has a host mother. -
Seminar discusses ways to build more equal opportunities for ethnic women
On July 5, the Vietnamese Women's Museum in collaboration with the Vietnam Prosperity Development Corporation held a seminar in Hanoi under the theme ‘Out from the Mist’ to spread the true and touching stories of rising above in the lives of ethnic minority women. -
Fashion show features Ao Dai designs inspired by Quang Binh’s natural landscapes
A fashion show was held on the two banks of Son River in Quang Binh province on June 30, introducing to the public Ao Dai designs, which were inspired by the land and culture of Quang Binh. -
Vice President meets with delegates to Sunflower Summer Camp
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on June 7 met with delegates who are taking part in the Sunflower Summer Camp 2023. -
Thirty-one million people in rural areas have no access to standardized clean water
The above figure was given at the workshop on supporting women and girls to access safe and sustainable clean water and sanitation. The workshop was organized by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) with the support of the United Children's Fund (UNICEF). -
Exhibition tells life stories of women migrant workers
An ongoing exhibition titled ‘Where I Arrive’ has been leaving a deep impression on visitors to the Vietnam Women's Museum in Hanoi by telling the touching life stories of women migrant workers in the capital city. -
Outstanding female artisans from Hanoi’s handicraft villages honoured
A programme was held in Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, on March 7 to honour outstanding female artisans from traditional handicraft villages in the capital city. -
Increasing women’s access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene in rural areas
Measures to enhance women’s access to clean water and sanitation in rural areas were discussed in a seminar held by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Women’s Union of Thai Nguyen province on March 28. -
Vietnam Women’s Union at all levels plants trees in Spring 2023
Tree-planting festival was launched by President Ho Chi Minh since the Spring 1965 in order to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Since then, every spring, the Party, State and people including women of Vietnam join hands to plant trees throughout the country. -
VWU active role in army conscript
During 2023 army enlistment season, the Women's Unions at all levels have brought into full play their role, encouraging young people to enlist in the army.