VWU’S MAIN PROGRAMS

UN Women boosts cooperation with Vietnam Women’s Union to support women entrepreneurs

On November 4, 2025, Ms. Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Country Representative in Vietnam, visited the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and met with VWU...

Ethnic woman grows cashew cooperative's international success

With strong support from local authorities, Khui persuaded 165 farming households to adopt organic cultivation practices. The cooperative now oversees a raw...

Project empowers women entrepreneurs to tap into global e-commerce market

Overall, more than 600 women-led enterprises benefited from the project’s training, while 13 partner organisations enhanced their expertise in supporting...

Gov’t aims to have 30 per cent women-owned enterprises by 2030

The project will support 8,000 women-owned start-up enterprises and cooperatives to restructure and consolidate with an aim to improve and enhance the...

NA Chairman lauds women’s role ahead of landmark anniversary

The NA leader commended female full-time deputies, officials, and Party members for their sharpness, creativity, dedication, and commitment to advancing...

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Beginning of love: raising awareness of breastfeeding benefits

The National Target Programmes and the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Programme have contributed to significantly improving awareness on the benefits of breastfeeding practices.
PM urges new thinking to boost mountainous area development

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính emphasised that the programme is not only a responsibility and duty, but also a mandate from the heart - reflecting deep sentiment and a noble humanitarian spirit towards communities struggling with severe shortages...
When Men Join Hands to Break Gender Stereotypes

In Rao Tre village (now part of Phuc Trach commune, Ha Tinh province), home to the Chut ethnic minority, many men are stepping up to break down gender stereotypes, abolish outdated customs, and build a more equal community.
Border Guard Political Commissar Promotes "Patron-parents" Program

Lieutenant General Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Vietnam Border Guard emphasized the importance of expanding the "Patron-parents" Program during a conference honoring outstanding women in the...
Vietnam Women’s Union receives delegation from Gender Equality and Family Committee of Republic of Korea’s National Assembly

On the morning of June 23, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in Hanoi, VWU Vice President Nguyen Thi Thu Hien hosted a meeting to receive the delegation from the Gender Equality and Family Committee of the National Assembly of...
Youth clubs empower children in the highlands

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.
Gender equality in ethnic minorities and mountainous areas promoted

After five years of implementation, Project No.8 has completed four groups of key activities; 8 out of 9 core targets have been achieved and exceeded the plan for the period, of which four targets have exceeded the plan, including: Community...
Gender Equality in Education and the Role of Women Leaders in Higher Education Institutions

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...
Overview of the research situation of the Ministry-level and Academy-level topics of the Vietnam Women’s Academy and its contributions to society

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...
President of Vietnam Women’s Union welcomes the First Deputy Secretary General of the African National Congress (South Africa)

On May 21st, Ms. Nguyễn Thị Tuyến, President of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), warmly welcomes Ms. Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary General of the African National Congress (ANC) of the South Africa, and the high-level delegation during...