The Center for Community Welfare and Diversity (CWD) has officially become a member of the Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) under the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), according to Decision No. 2694/QĐ-BCT dated October 1, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

After five years, Project 8 – Promoting Gender Equality and Addressing Urgent Issues for Women and Children has brought positive change in both awareness and action among ethnic minority women and girls.

Protecting and supporting women, and caring for and educating children remain key priorities of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU). Under Project 938 – Promoting Women’s Participation in Addressing Social Issues (2017–2027), Phase II (2022–2025) has been widely implemented and received strong public support.

Over the past 15 years, the campaign “Building the Families of 5 Without-s & 3 Clean-s” has not only helped realize 11 out of 19 national rural development criteria but also made basic changes in family and community life, then affirming the role of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in attaching gender equality to sustainable development.

Founded in 2022 at A Doi Primary and Secondary School (Quang Tri Province), the “Leaders of Change” Club has become a pioneering model that equips border-area students with life skills, fosters leadership, and promotes gender equality.

On August 26, the Vietnam Women’s Union launched a cooperation program “Raising Awareness and Strengthening Support for Women in the Prevention and Control of Breast Cancer in Vietnam”.

In recent years, Ms. Bùi Linh Huệ (born in 1983) - a member of the Women’s Union branch in Ấm Hamlet, Văn Nghĩa Commune, Phú Thọ Province - has been recognized as an outstanding example of determination in overcoming poverty and building a better life. At the same time, she has also created jobs for many local women.

HANOI, Aug 12 — The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) has organized a two-day nationwide training program on women’s economic development and entrustment operations in 2025. The event, held in person at VWU headquarters and online with more than 5,000 access points, including 34 provincial WUs and 3,321 communal WUs.

On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2025), the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) at all levels organized delegations to offer incense at war martyrs' cemeteries, visit and present gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, mothers of martyrs, families of war invalids and martyrs, and other individuals with meritorious services in provinces and cities.

On June 25, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) welcomed a delegation of 35 representatives from ASEAN countries, Timor Leste, and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre) to share experiences and models in supporting women and children during natural disasters.

Over 2,000 'Leaders of Change' clubs have been formed across Việt Nam, helping more than 120,000 children in remote areas learn leadership, teamwork and self-advocacy in environments still shaped by poverty and tradition.

The exhibition, organised by UNESCO Hanoi, showcased nearly 30 artworks created by students from Cao Bang, Ninh Thuan, and Vinh Long provinces as part of the “We Are Able” project, a collaborative initiative between UNESCO and Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) aimed at empowering ethnic minority women and girls in disadvantaged regions through comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) has reaffirmed its vital role in entrusting policy credit alongside the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) and the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), supporting women in economic development and sustainable poverty reduction.

On May 29 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Public Security’s Women's Union held a Festival to honor 20 groups and 80 individuals for their exceptional contributions to national security in both duty and daily life from 2020 to 2025.

After two days, the 13th Meeting of the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), XIII tenure, successfully completed its entire agenda, meeting all proposed objectives. The meeting was attended by 113 out of 131 members of the Central Executive Committee, demonstrating strong responsibility, high determination, and active intellectual engagement, with many insightful contributions to the draft documents presented.

On May 28, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), in collaboration with Thanh Hoa Provincial Women’s Union, held a rally in Thanh Hoa City in response to World Environment Day 2025 and the national Action Month for the Environment. This year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution”, reflects a global call to address the mounting crisis of plastic waste.

On the afternoon of May 24, the Hanoi Women’s Union held a conference to commend exemplary families in the “Five Nos, Three Cleans” campaign and to honor orphans who have overcome hardship and achieved academic success during the 2021–2025 period.

The pilot implementation of green loans by TYM marks a pioneering step in the field of microfinance in Vietnam, affirming TYM’s commitment to accompanying the global green economy movement and contributing to sustainable economic development.

Decision 2282/QD-TTg (Dec 31, 2020) approves the 2021–2030 Program to enhance women’s equal participation in leadership. Targets: by 2025, 60% of state agencies/local authorities have key female leaders (75% by 2030); at least 40% of female cadres in leadership planning by 2025 (50% by 2030).

According to the list of scientific research topics at the ministerial and academy levels, Vietnam Women’s Academy (VWA) has implemented many topics with diverse content and fields. Specifically, in 2024, the Academy has 17 scientific research topics with classifications such as: 10 topics under the key program, 7 technology transfer topics, including 4 ministerial-level topics and 3 project survey topics.

After five years of implementation, phase I (2021-2025) of Project 8 “Realizing gender equality and addressing urgent problems for women and children". has achieved significant results. The project has basically fulfilled its four key focus areas, with 8 out of 9 core targets met or exceeded, contributing to a marked shift in awareness of people in extremely disadvantaged communes and villages.

On the afternoon of May 8 at Hanoi Railway Station, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) signed a Joint Program for the 2025-2030 period. The partnership aims to enhance coordination in Party and State building, national protection, socio-economic development, and environmental sustainability, while promoting gender equality across communities connected by the railway network.

Over 90 staff members attend training on AI applications in administrative and professional tasks.

On April 26, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) officially launched the VWU’s Organizational Culture Handbook with the aim of fostering and expanding the VWU’s core cultural values across its system.

On March 27, 2025, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg city, Russia co-organized an online seminar themed "Promoting the role of women and girls in science and technology". The event aimed to foster cooperation and experience-sharing between women of the two countries, encouraging greater participation of women in scientific and technological fields.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, the President of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), has extended her heartfelt congratulations and pride to Ms. Amanda Nguyen, the first Vietnamese - origin woman descent to journey into space, affirming that this historic milestone highlights the brilliance and talent of the Vietnamese people in general and the Vietnamese women in particular, both in the United States and globally.

On April 21st, Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, the President of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), had a courtesy meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam, Rogelio Polando Fuentes, on the occasion of his duty as Ambassador to Vietnam.

On the afternoon of April 16, 2025, to promote the results of the Joint Program on strengthening learning promotion, talent encouragement, and building a learning society for the 2017–2020 period between the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Vietnam Association for Learning Promotion (VALP), the two organizations held a signing ceremony to continue the Joint Program for the 2025–2030 period.

On the evening of April 13, in Hanoi, the "The Essence of Viet Nam" Artistic Ao Dai (traditional dress of Viet Nam) Show was held by the Vietnam Women's Union to honor, promote the value of the Ao Dai heritage, and promote Vietnamese culture, the country, and its people, especially Vietnamese women, to a broader domestic and international audience.

On December 22, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 57-NQ/TW (Resolution 57) of the Politburo, towards breakthroughs in national science-technology development, innovation, and digital transformation. Emphasizing that scientists are pivotal actors, Resolution 57 introduces numerous incentive mechanisms and grants scientists greater autonomy, thereby motivating their creativity and dedication.

As part of the program where Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with female Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, female Labor Heroes, and female generals on the morning of March 8, the Vietnam Women's Union also organized the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Kovalevskaia Award (1985-2025) and the Kovalevskaia Award 2024 Ceremony.

On the afternoon of February 20, 2025, within the framework of the 3rd Conference of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), X term, the Presidium of the VFF presented a report on the consultation of personnel to join the Central Committee and the Presidium of the VFF for the 2024-2026 term.

On February 27, the Central Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) coordinates with the Central Party Commission for Publicity, Education and Mass mobilization 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 anti-US resistance war.

Over the past 33 years, Tinh Thuong One Member Limited Liability Microfinance Institution (TYM) – Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) has contributed to hunger eradication, poverty reduction, women’s empowerment, and promoting sustainable economic models.

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.

Towards March 8, 2025, the Women's Union at all levels began to have exciting and practical activities in response to the 2025 Ao Dai Week.

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.

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPS) was formally initiated by the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), which was adopted in 2000, affirming the important role of women in conflict prevention and resolution, and peacebuilding.

On the morning of December 27, in Hanoi, Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam launched the Kick-off and planning workshop for the EU-funded "Women-led Green Partnership" project. The project aims at women empowerment in decision making processes related to climate change adaptation and mitigation in Viet Nam.

On the occasion of the coming Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) at all levels has conducted visits and presented gifts to beneficiaries of social policy 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, children with disablity and border guards nationwide.

The Women's Union of Hung Yen province launched a model to attract members on the cyberspace called “My Hao Women in New Era”.

HANOI, Vietnam, November 6, 2024 - more than 200 social activists, scientists, business leaders and women attended the forum "Women Pioneers in Circular Economy Development," organized by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Resources and Environment Magazine.

On the morning of November 16, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the VWU held a meeting themed "Join hands, change together" in response to the National Action Month for Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Response 2024.

On December 3, 2024 in Dien Bien province, over 150 young people and students gathered to listen, discuss successful stories, and share initiatives promoting gender equality and women's leadership, particularly for ethnic minority women.

There are many benefits that digital transformation can bring to women, especially vulnerable groups of women, such as the ability to access information, access markets, and social services. From there, women have the opportunity to improve their knowledge, professional skills and opportunities for self-development.

100% of the Executive Committee members voted Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party-Designated Representation in VWU, member of the VWU Executive Committee, member of the VWU Presidium, to be VWU President for the 2022-2027 term.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has extended his greetings to the staff and students of the Vietnam Women’s Academy (VWA), officials of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), and women nationwide on the occasion of the upcoming Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20).