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.

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.

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.

Recently, in addition to supporting women’s economic development, Tinh Thuong One member Limited liability Microfinance institution (TYM) has had many activities contributing to enhancing the position of women, especially in the context of Vietnam’s current international integration, contributing to the implementation of the Resolution Supporting Women in International Integration until 2030 of Vietnam Women’s Union.

Digital transformation is a great opportunity for women to grasp information, access new business models and markets, and create new values. "Promoting women's participation in the digital economy is one of the key tasks and solutions in the economic field" is one of the goals and tasks of the National Women's Union at all levels.

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.

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.

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.

On the afternoon of September 26, in Ninh Binh province, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) coordinated with the Ninh Binh Provincial Women's Union to organize the forum "Women join hands to protect the environment" in response to the 2023 campaign “Make the world cleaner”.

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.

Unilever Vietnam, Sunlight, and the Vietnam Women’s Union held a ceremony on October 14 to honour winners of the “Women Do Business” programme 2023 and respond to the “Women’s creative start-ups and green transformation” programme 2024.

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.

Winners of the women startup competition 2023 were awarded at a ceremony held by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) Central Committee in Hanoi on October 14.

A delegation from Bloomberg Philanthropies and organisations joining the charity fund’s initiative to mitigate tobacco use visited Vietnam from October 9-12.

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.

From September 18th to 20th in 2023, the Women and Development Center organized the activity "Exchange and Connect, introducing the Economic Development Model for Women's Integration into the Community for Victims of Human Trafficking" in Dong Xoai City - in collaboration with the Binh Phuoc Provincial Women's Union

Recently, Tinh Thuong Microfinance Institution (TYM) was honored to be awarded a Top Impact Award for ranking top 3 performing financial service provider (FSP) in Asia in the 2023 Microfinance Index by 60 Decibels. TYM is the only representative of Vietnam won this Award.

The regional final round contest of “The 2023 Women’s Start-up, Promoting Indigenous Resources” took place in September at three locations: Nam Dinh, Phu Yen and Ben Tre provinces.

Currently, there are many stereotypes about women in general and female leaders in particular, which greatly affect gender equality, work efficiency, production and life. This situation poses urgent problems related to communications to change public awareness and especially draw the participation of men to increase resources to support women.

Heading towards the 93rd anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union’s establishment, on the morning of September 22, the VWU organized the workshop "Solutions to increase the proportion of women candidates for the 16th National Assembly and People's Council at all levels for 2026 - 2031 term". The event was co-hosted by the Australian People for Health, Education and Development Abroad (APHEDA).

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 - 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.

According to national statistics, an average of about 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually in Vietnam, of which 90% is buried, filled or incinerated, and only 10% recycled. Meanwhile, 90% of scrap collectors and scavengers are women, a job that exposes them to a toxic environment that negatively affects their health.

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.

On August 19, 2023, TYM held a conference to evaluate non-cash payment activities at TYM. The meeting was attended by the Board of Directors of TYM, branch management, the Head/Deputy Head of Department/group/department of the Head Office.

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.

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.

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.

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 Vo Thi Anh Xuan on June 7 met with delegates who are taking part in the Sunflower Summer Camp 2023.