According to the Prime Minister, Vietnam is one of the countries that has achieved the Millennium Development Goal on gender equality and women's empowerment ahead of schedule. In 2024, it ranked 72nd out of 146 countries in the global gender equality index. Notably, the proportion of female deputies in Vietnam’s 2021-2026 National Assembly stands at 30.26%, a high level compared to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

HANOI, Vietnam – Gender equality advancement have affirmed the position of Vietnamese women on the journey of building the country. Although there are still many challenges to achieve the set goals, with Party and state directions and policies, combined with the efforts of the whole political system, female cadre work promises great strides in the new era of national development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will chair a meeting with female generals, heroines of the people's armed forces, labour heroines, and female scientists on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on March 8.

On February 13, the Central VWU coordinated with the Hai Duong Provincial WU to organize the Launching Ceremony of the “Tree Planting Festival 2025” at the Temple of female PhD Nguyen Thi Due in Chi Linh City of Hai Duong Province.

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 and Mass Mobilization Commission and the Ben Tre Provincial Party Committee to organize a National scientific conference on the role of the "Long-Haired Army" and the "Three Responsibilities" movement during the resistance war against the US.