Tag: equality
Vietnam makes considerable progress in gender equality promotion: Moroccan diplomat
Vietnam has made considerable progress in promoting gender equality, which is shown in areas of education, employment and women’s engagement in the country’s political life, Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam Jamale Chouaibi has said.
Women’s Empowerment Principles Award launched
UN Women in Vietnam and the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs’ Council held an online ceremony on May 19 to launch the 2021 Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Award.
Vietnam promotes gender mainstreaming in climate change policies
Gender mainstreaming in climate change policies is crucial to promoting gender equality in Vietnam, according to Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) Nguyen Trung Thang.
UNFPA, Norwegian Government support Vietnam in ending gender biased sex selection
The Norwegian Government and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) have reaffirmed their strong commitment to cooperating with and supporting Vietnam at the national and sub-national levels in ending gender biased sex selection (GBSS), for a brighter future for the next generation of Vietnamese.
Australia, WB supports Vietnam’s data gender survey
The World Bank (WB) has signed an agreement with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to provide a non-refundable aid worth AUD740,000 (US$563,000) through the the Australia-World Bank Group Strategic Partnership’s second phase to help Vietnam conduct a nationwide survey serving its gender policy making.
Efforts of female parliamentarians reviewed
A ceremony reviewing the activities of the Group of Vietnamese Women Parliamentarians was held in Hanoi on March 24.
CARE International helps ethnic minorities in Ha Giang
The People’s Committee of northern mountainous Ha Giang province and CARE International in Vietnam signed a framework cooperation agreement for the 2021-2026 period on March 24.
Promoting gender equality in the new normal
VOV.VN - The importance of promoting equal values and the role of women within the national leadership apparatus were discussed at a workshop titled “Lead the Chance in the New Normal” held on March 15 in Hanoi.
Foreign ministry hosts gathering for female diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on March 12 held a gathering with the participation of female diplomats and representatives of international organisations, spouses of ambassadors, and the ministry’s officials to celebrate the 111th International Women’s Day.
Private firms need more institutional support
Private enterprises do not need money but institutional support to enjoy a stable and safe business environment, bringing them equality and respect.