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Soc Trang Provincial Women’s Union opened a career training class for poor women
With the support of the Finland Embassy, the Soc Trang provincial Women’s Union together with the Provincial Vocational Training School and the Kim Chi embroidery Export Co-operative (An Giang) opened an embroidery and a housework training classes for 70 poor women in Cu Lao Dung district and Soc Trang town. -
Tuyen Quang: Targeting 100% Women’s Unions at the grassroots having key members
Implementing the 2006 Action Program, in the first 6 month 2006, Tuyen Quang Provincial Women’s Union concentrated on disseminating the Party Congress’ Resolutions at all levels, government’s policies and laws as well as regulations and policies relating to women and children. -
The Seminar to Contribute to the Draft Law of Gender Equality
In 23 – 24, September 2006, in Hanoi, VWU, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam Youth Union and UNICEF, joinly organized Seminar titled “Contribution to the Draft Law of Gender Equality” -
Thuan Chau district - Son La province: 100% Presidents of grassroots Women’s Unions professionally trained
Thuan Chau district Women’s Union has paid a great attention on training of the core staff at the grassroots level as a force to motivate the developmental movement. -
Lang Son province: Fifty two percent of Women’s Unions at the grassroots level organized Congress of the Term 2006-2011
In early 2005, Lang Son Women’s Union directed Women’s Union at grassroots levels to conduct the Women’s Congress (term 2006 – 2011). -
Forum on child care held in Thua Thien-Hue
A forum, entitled "Children with Wonderful Childhood," was held on Oct. 7 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to increase public awareness about child care. -
Seminar to Contribute to the Draft Law on Prevention and Combating against Domestic Violence
After several times of amendment, taking into consideration numerous ideas contributed, the Draft Law on Prevention and Combating against Domestics Violence has been brought up for discussion by the Commission of the Social Affairs, in the 8th Session, in preparation for submission to the National Assembly at its 10th Session. -
Vietnam Women’s Union’s Delegation Visited and Supported Bac Can Flood Victims
In July 31, 2006, the Vietnam Women’s Union delegation led by Vice President Nguyen Thi Oanh visited members, women in Bac Can, which was heavily affected by the BILIS flood.
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Ho Chi Minh Women's Union rewarded more than VND 250 million of scholarships and presents to the City's students before the new school year
On the occasion of the new school year, and to encourage students to study, Ho Chi Minh Women's Union held a Review Meeting of the school year 2005-2006. -
Vietnam Women’s Union supported the Central Region
In the past few days, the No 6 storm (Typhoon Xangsane) directly affected the Central region causing severe damage in both people and properties. Damages caused by the storm are estimated at hundreds billion VND. -
Ca Mau Women with the Emulation Movement of “Women actively study, creatively work, and nurture happy families”
In the process of renovating and building the fatherland, the women are, more than ever, considered to be the subject as well as the target of implementing gender equality rights, national programs on population and health, poverty-alleviation, job creation, nurturing sustainable, happy and advanced family. -
Close ties with ethnic minority pupils
Her pupils said that they liked her lessons very much. She has never distinguised pupils from a public or a private school. -
Miss Viet Nam 2006 Relieves Stress on Giant Storm’s Victims
Coming back from the Miss World 2006 on Thursday, Miss Viet Nam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy, who was among the top 17 of the contest appeared at a press conference. She told about her difficulties at the pageant and experiences that she learned from this contest. Besides, Thuy expressed her great sympathy for the Xangsane storm’s victims -
National Meeting reviewing 5 years of implementing the Emulation Movement "Women actively study, creatively work and nurture happy family"
On 7 September 2006, at the Friendship Palace, the Presidium of Viet Nam Women's Union held a National Meeting reviewing 5 years of implementing the Emulation Movement "Women actively study, creatively work and nurture happy family” launched by the Central Women’s Union at the 10th National Women's Congress. -
Ha Noi to care for all HIV/AIDS-infected women & children
The capital city of Ha Noi is striving to give care for and proper treatment to all women and children who fall victim of HIV/AIDS by 2010. -
Four Vietnamese females attend Hitachi Young Leaders Initiatives forum
The Hitachi Young Leaders Initiatives forum (HYLI) Wednesday announced the name of the four Vietnamese who will represent Vietnamese students at the forum. -
Miss Vietnam enters top 17 at Miss World
At the final night of the Miss World Pageant in Warsaw last Saturday, Miss Vietnam Mai Phuong Thuy was selected as one of the top 17 candidates. -
ActionAid continues to help Vietnam combat human trafficking
A report on the trafficking of Vietnamese women and children by ActionAid International Vietnam (AAV) has laid great emphasis on the provision of on-site interventions as a major preventive measure against the crime. -
Ha Tay women study and work actively as well as build happy families
Ha Tay Women’s Union has re-launched the emulation movement “Women study and work actively, and build happy families” for the period 2006 to 2011. -
Caesarean section – fashion of young mothers
Caesarean sections have become the ‘fashion’ of expectant mothers, particularly the young. That fact is easy to see at hospitals in Hanoi now. -
Agent Orange victims receive free surgery
A group of doctors from the Ha Noi Medical University, in coordination with the Kon Tum General Polyclinic, provided free orthopedic surgery to 34 Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum between Sep. 11-13. -
20,000 copies of working materials for Vietnam Women’s Union cadres, members and women in religious – ethnics areas
In 2006, 20,000 copies of working materials will be issued by a joint initiative of the Ethnic and Religion Department - Central of VWU and Women Publishing House. -
Realising a dream with every passing day
When Huong was born, she suffered an eye malformation, so she kept crying. Her parents took her to various medical facilities for treatment, which all succumbed to her disease. -
Supporting construction of “Affection Houses” for poor women
With the guideline “State and people work together”, Son La Women’s Union recently supplied 14 million VND to 2 poor members’ families (H’Mong ethnic minority) in Bac Yen district to build Affection Houses. -
Press conference introducing a performance “Lighting Dreams” to raise Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Scholarship Funds
In the afternoon of 3rd August 2006, HCM City Women’s Union organized a press conference to introduce a performance named “Lighting Dreams” to raise Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Scholarship Funds. -
Girls honored for anti-HIV/AIDS discrimination initiatives
As many as 14 young individuals and one organisation were presented prizes for their initiatives to reduce discrimination against HIV/AIDS-positive persons at a ceremony held in Ha Noi on Aug.28. -
Vietnamese, Chinese children join fight against human trafficking
Vietnamese and Chinese children have expressed their desire to play a role in programmes to counter the trafficking of children and women. -
Cooperation in conducting a concentrated campaign to combat against the crime of trafficking in women and children
In June 28, 2006, the VWU Presidium promulgated a document to provide guideline to provincial/municipal Women’s Unions that share borders with China and Cambodia to organize and conduct a concentrated campaign to combat against the crime of trafficking in women and children through borders Viet Nam – China and Viet Nam – Cambodia. -
American Global Exchange grants 43 female pupils of Hoa Binh with scholarships
American Global Exchange (GX) has granted $4,300 US to disadvantaged female pupils of Hoa Binh Province. These young girls successfully surpassed many difficulties and studied effectively in 2006. -
Hanoi girl crowned Miss Vietnam 2006
On August 26, a Hanoi girl, Mai Phuong Thuy, was crowned Miss Vietnam 2006 at the Vinapearl Resort in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province.
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Lodging complaints with the PM via government website
Citizens can now lodge complaints with the Prime Minister via the government’s website at www.chinhphu.vn. -
The Director of sanatorium center in Nghe An province received the present of Central WU
On the 59 anniversary of Day for Martyrs and War Invalids (27/7/1947-27/7/2006), a delegation of the Central VWU visited and gave presents to staff and wounded soldiers of sanatorium center for wounded soldiers in Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces. -
250 Invalid People In Phu Tho Province Receive Wheelchairs
On 27 July, 2006, 250 wheelchairs with the total value of over 12.000 USD were granted by the Latter–Day Saint Charities to the disabled in Phu Tho Province. -
6 Suggestions Related to Marriage between Vietnamese Women and Foreigners - Submitted to the Party and the Government
The VWU’s Presidium in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a conference titled “Marital Issue’s Between Vietnamese Women and Foreigners”. Taking place on June, 9 – 10, 2006, the conference came up with 6 suggestions to the Party and the Government, as follows: -
The Party’s Central Office Held a Discussion on About Gender and Gender Equality Activities
Mrs. Tran Thi Mai Huong, Standing Vice President of National Committee for the Advancement of Women in Vietnam (National Committee), Member of the Presidium of Vietnam Women’s Union, was invited to give a speech. -
More than 150 million VND given to the families of war martyrs and invalids
On the Day for Martyrs and War Invalids, 27 July, all levels of the Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union organized many practical activities to mark the occasion. -
Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union examines and delivers medicine to 100 martyrs’ mothers in Cu Chi district free of charge
In the morning of July 17, 2006, on the Day for Martyrs and War Invalids, Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union examined and delivered medicine to 100 martyrs’ mothers in Cu Chi district free of charge. -
Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union trains “Consultative skills for abused children”
In July 20, 2006, Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union opened a training class “Consultative skills for abused children” to 30 staffs of Supporting Center for Women and Children in need and social collaborators in community aiming to equip knowledge and skills in the process of accessing and consulting psychological treatment for abused children. -
Students to participate in Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Three 12th graders from Ha Noi left their home city on Aug. 15 for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) to be held in Sweden from Aug. 19-26. -
Midterm Review Conference on Implementing the Joint - Resolution on “Managing and Educating our Juniors Not to Commit Sins and Social Evils”
In the morning of 30 June 2006, the Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union and the Ho Chi Minh City Police held a midterm Reviewconference on implementing the joint- resolution on “Managing and Educating Our Juniors Not to Commit Sins and Social Evils” -
Govt crack down on human trafficking in border provinces
Eight government working groups will visit five border provinces this month to investigate allegations of trafficking of women and children. -
Ensuring kids get quality health care
Ha Noi Moi (New Ha Noi) newspaper spoke to the director of the Ha Noi Health Department, Pham Le Tuan, about issues arising since the Government extended free health care services to all children aged under six years. -
Swiss woman honoured for helping disadvantaged children
A Swiss woman, Susanne Schupfer, President of the Association in Support of Vietnamese Children, has been presented with the insignia, "For Peace and Friendship among Peoples", by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations. -
US State Secretary defers Vietnam visit
US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has postponed her Vietnam visit, rescheduling for the year’s end, due to rising tension in the Middle East. -
Quang Nam’s heroic mothers welcomed in Hanoi
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong received a delegation of heroic Vietnamese mothers, war invalids and revolutionary veterans from Tam Ky town, central Quang Nam province, in Hanoi on July 25. -
France honours Vietnamese fashion designer
Vietnam's leading fashion designer Minh Hanh has been honoured by the French Ministry of Culture and Information for her contributions to boosting France-Vietnam cooperation in the area of fashion. -
Ethnic mothers and teachers give lessons together
In five particularly poor and difficult communes in Muong Cha district of Dien Bien mountainous province, the education and training sector has opened training courses on the bilingual education model for the commune’s cardres, pupils’ mothers and teachers. -
Australian girl obsessed with “Tuong”
Twenty three years of age, with a very good knowledge of Vietnamese and love “Tuong” – Vietnamese Classical Opera, and “Cheo” – Popular Opera, Australian Eleanor Clapham has surprised so many in Vietnam. -
WORKSHOP of discussion on steering measures and conducting the Project “Community based Communication on Prevention of and Combating against Trafficking in Women and Children”
In the morning of June 19th, the workshop of discussion on steering measures and implementation of the project “Community based Communication on Prevention of and Combating against Trafficking in Women and Children” was organized at the Head office of Vietnam Women’s Union -
Seminar on Women and the Role of the Family in Drug Prevention
Responding to the World Drug Prevention Day, June 26, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) organized a seminar on women and the role of the family in drug prevention at Van Ho Exhibition Center on June 26.