Tag: Gender
UNFPA further helps Vietnam respond to gender-based violence
The Vietnam Farmers' Union (VFU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on May 31 launched a US$7-million project to prevent, combat and respond to violence and other harmful behaviours in the 2022 – 2026 period.
VN pushes for better legal framework against discrimination based on sexual orientation
Vietnam has been pushing for legal reforms to provide suitable regulatory framework against all types of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang told a workshop in Hanoi on May 27.
Australia, Vietnam work together on gender equality for stronger economies
The Australian-funded Gender Responsive Equitable Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT) programme hosted a symposium, Engaging Women in Markets – Scaling up Local Successes Nationwide, in Hanoi on May 27.
Draft revised law on domestic violence control submitted to parliament
The draft revised Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control was submitted to the National Assembly (NA) at its ongoing third session in Hanoi on May 27.
Fact-finding tour aims to boost cooperation among Women's Union with EU Delegation
Representatives of the European Union (EU) and partners in Vietnam made a fact-finding tour of central Thanh Hoa province on May 17 to learn more about the work of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and local women’s needs.
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Training course held for prevention of gender-based violence
A training course is being held for the first time in Vietnam to strengthen capacity on prevention of violence against women based on “Respect Women” framework and foster the development of an effective gender-based violence prevention strategies in the future.
Dialogue spotlights women’s roles in diplomacy
An event was co-held by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Vietnam to promote women’s roles in diplomacy in Hanoi on April 25.
Vietnam may waste half of its labor resources because of gender inequality
According to the World Economic Forum’s rankings, Vietnam's gender equality ranking has been falling since 2006, from 65th to 77th in 2018 and 87th in 2021.
Project helps LGBT teens in service access
Hundreds of activities have been held under a project to help LGBT children and teens access educational, health care and social services, heard in recent meeting held by the Can Tho city Union of Friendship Organisations.
Int’l conference examines national action plans on women, peace and security
VOV.VN - More than 100 domestic and foreign delegates attended an international workshop in Hanoi on March 28, examining national action plans on women, peace, and security, and making recommendations for Vietnam.