Tag: Children
Vietnam sees sharp rise in obesity
Vietnam has witnessed a considerable rise in the rate of obese children, showing the country’s ineffective efforts in controlling obesity.
HCM City seeks concerted efforts to protect children from sexual abuse
Concerted efforts and much tougher penalties are needed to prevent sexual abuse of children, a Ho Chi Minh City leader has said.
Russian oblast thanks Vietnamese student for saving children in accident
Hoang Phi Hung, a medical student of the Pskov State University of Russia, and a Russian citizen have received thank-you letters from the authorities of Pskov oblast for saving two children meeting accident on Velikaya River.
Some 20,000 disabled people receive vocational training each year
About 20,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Vietnam receive vocational training each year under the vocational training project for rural labourers.
Hanoi kicks off construction of second children’s palace
The People’s Committee of Hanoi on March 15 held a breaking ground ceremony for the Hanoi Children’s Palace in Nam Tu Liem district, a project that aims to meet the demand for entertainment and study among children and youngsters as the capital’s population grows.
Vietnam’s first kidney transplant for boy with genetic mutation succeeds
The boy received kidneys from live donors after an eight-hour surgery.
Vietnam highlights attainments in children, PWDs’ rights promotion
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) convened the second week of its 46th regular session from March 1 to 5, with debates on promoting civil and political rights along with economic, cultural, and social rights, including the rights of the child and of persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Australian-funded course helps improve social work for abused women, children amid COVID-1
More than 30 consultants and social workers, on February 26, began a three-day Australian-funded course that helps them improve their work toward abused women and children during the current time of pandemic.
Vietnamese photographer wins gold prize at TIFA photo contest
VOV.VN - A Vietnamese female photographer has won two high prizes, including a gold medal at the world’s famous photo competition, Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) 2020.
RoK-sponsored children’s library opens in Hanoi
A children’s library named The Dream Plus Library was launched at the Hanoi Library at a ceremony held on January 27.
