From 1–3 February 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Huong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Women’s Union (VWU), participated in Viet Nam-related meetings during the 92nd session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

Throughout the country’s development process, the Viet Nam Women’s Union (VWU) has played a key role in advancing women’s political participation and leadership. Beyond encouraging women’s engagement in public life, the VWU has made notable contributions to policy advocacy, legal reform and the development of women leaders.

he ‘Accompanying Women in Border Areas’ programme, launched in 2018 by the Viet Nam Women’s Union in partnership with the Border Guard High Command, has delivered practical support to women and children in remote border regions. It has spread humanitarian and compassionate values across communities, consolidated the great national unity bloc, and reinforced a strong people-based border defence.

The action month for gender equality and tackling gender-based violence runs annually from November 15 to December 15. Orange is chosen as the colour of the global campaign to end gender-based violence because it is bright and brings hope to women and children affected by violence and those working in the field.

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.