Vietnam Women’s Union, UNICEF promote cooperation for women and children

At the meeting, VWU President Le Thi Thuy expressed deep appreciation for UNICEF’s sustained, comprehensive support for Vietnam and the Union over past decades. She highlighted key joint programs across health care, child protection, anti-trafficking, clean water, environmental sanitation, positive parenting skills education, and gender-based violence prevention, noting that UNICEF’s assistance in capacity building has helped the Union modernize its operations, particularly in remote, border, and ethnic minority areas.

To further enhance cooperation efficiency in the new phase, the VWU President expected that UNICEF and Silvia Danailov personally will prioritize support for the Union in key areas: finalizing and scaling up positive parenting educational materials and models; building capacity for Union officials, teachers, and communities for early identification of risks and the prevention of violence and child abuse; and enhancing the quality of psychological counseling and support for children and minors.

She proposed that UNICEF help promote child protection in the digital environment by equipping parents and students with safe digital skills, raising public awareness on the responsible use of social media and artificial intelligence, and expanding clean water and environmental sanitation programs, with particular attention to menstrual hygiene support for female students and upgrading sanitation facilities at 248 ethnic minority semi-boarding school sites in mountainous and border regions.

Additionally, she expressed hope that UNICEF will continue to support operating the "Peaceful House" and "Safe House" models in a professional and sustainable manner through international expertise, technical assistance, and resource mobilization.

UNICEF Representative Silvia Danailov applauded the VWU’s achievements and initiatives supporting women, children, and families, particularly pregnant women and ethnic minorities.

She expressed appreciation that the initiative on care for children from pregnancy receives direct attention and guidance from the spouse of the Party General Secretary and President, calling it a clear testament to the strong commitment of Vietnam's top leadership to future generations.

Danailov emphasized the need to expand positive parenting programs online and in communities, effectively utilize the VWU’s extensive network to strengthen early prevention and response to violence, abuse, and trafficking, and ensure online safety for children.

She added that clean water and sanitation models centered on women and children should be replicated, while climate change response, disaster management, and early action to mitigate drought risks should serve as a new strategic priority in bilateral cooperation.

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