Many projects and programmes tailored to promote gender equality in all sectors have been implemented in Vietnam over the past decade, significantly contributing to changing the mindset of people on gender stereotypes and increasing the value of women and girls in the society.

Elisa Fernandez Saenz, Country Representative of UN Women in Vietnam, has recommended that to achieve the best effect from the policies and programmes on climate, the environment, and disaster risks, the country put women and girls at the centre of decision-making.

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).

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.

VOV.VN - A 23-year-old girl of Lao Cai province in northern Vietnam has died after receiving a Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine shot against COVID-19, the local Health Department confirmed on January 2.

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) in collaboration with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) hosted a seminar on “Gender Equality and Media and Reporting on Violence Against Women and Girls” in Hanoi on December 16.

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have jointly launched a contest specifically for reporters with the theme of “Reporting on violence against women and girls”.

VOV.VN - An Opera Gala Concert “Girls Deserve to Shine” will be held at the Hanoi Opera House at 20:00 on November 26.

VOV.VN - Documentary Những đứa trẻ trong sương (Children of the Mist) directed by Ha Le Diem will represent Vietnam at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) from November 17 to November 28.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese bands Super V and O2O Girl Band participated in the 2021 Asia Song Festival on October 9, with the event also featuring a number of other famous Asian artists.