HCM City gears toward violence-free society
The Peace and Development Foundation and the Peace Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on October 13 jointly held the Day of Culture of Peace themed “For a non-violent society.”
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More than 30 non-profitable organisations, social businesses and universities in the locality joined hands in organising diverse activities, along with a seminar on a violence-free society and an art performance.
Ton Nu Thi Ninh, Chairwoman of the foundation, expressed her hope that the event will help improve public awareness of building peace in a peaceful period.
Huynh Minh Thien, President of the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations, said the locality has organised a range of activities for all-level agencies, organisations and international friends to promote the building of culture of peace and sustainable development.
HCM City has approved a cooperation plan with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for 2017-2021, aiming to become the first child-friendly city in Vietnam, the official said.
The initiative will improve living standards of local children, while directly contributing to completing UN sustainable development goals, Thien noted.
