Tag: gender equality
International Women’s Day highlights importance of gender equality
VOV.VN - Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen has granted an media interview about raising awareness about the rights of girls and women and the importance of gender equality on the occasion of the International Women' Day (March 8).
Vietnam among countries with highest gender equality index globally
VOV.VN - The World's Leading Market Research Association (WIN) recently published its annual survey, showing that Vietnam is among the countries with the highest index for gender equality in the world.
UNFPA Vietnam calls for ending child marriage on Valentine Day
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam has called upon the community to take immediate actions to end child marriage on the occasion of Valentine Day (February 14).
Norwegian Ambassador discusses gender equality in Tet interview
VOV.VN - In a talk with a Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reporter to mark the Year of the Tiger, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen noted that in order to achieve the goal of gender equality, it is necessary to create greater opportunities for women to participate in the political system.
G4 Ambassadors convey Tet wishes and gender equality message
VOV.VN - On the occasion of the Year of the Tiger, Ambassadors of G4 countries – Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland – to Vietnam have extended their Tet wishes to Vietnamese people and show support for gender equality.
Minister highlights importance of ensuring social security, safety for people
Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has said that the socio-economic recovery programme set out by the Party and State is reachable if social welfare and safety of people are ensured.
Winners of contest ‘Reporting on violence against women, girls’ announced
VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on January 17 announced winners of a joint contest ‘Reporting on violence against women and girls’ for media workers nationwide.
Vietnam records major achievements in gender equality promotion
VOV.VN -Through numerous schemes implemented over recent years, Vietnam has recorded achievements in promoting gender equality and is now recognised by the world as one of the 10 countries to have best implemented the UN’s goal No.5 on promoting gender equality and empowering all women and girls.
APPF-29: Parliaments should step up actions to ensure gender equality
Parliaments should take more actions with a focus on policies and strategies on recovery, thus meeting gender equality requirements, a Vietnamese representative said at the online Meeting of Women Parliamentarians within the 29th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-29).
Vietnam ramps up efforts to promote gender equality
VOV.VN - The rate of women in the Vietnamese workforce has reached over 70%, a high level compared to figures globally, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
