Vietnam has reaffirmed its active and responsible role at the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which concluded in Geneva on March 31 after six weeks of meetings amid increasingly complex global developments.

Freedom of belief and religion is a fundamental human right, prescribed in Vietnamese laws and ensured in reality.

VOV.VN - Despite notable progress in ensuring freedom of belief and religion, several international organisations have continued to issue assessments that misrepresent the religious situation in Vietnam, drawing concern from observers who stress the need for objective, evidence-based evaluations.

Vietnam’s message on human rights is consistent: human rights are universal, but their implementation must be practical and closely linked to people’s daily lives, such as the rights to healthcare, education and sustainable employment.

The ParaNatuh Pickleball Tournament for athletes with disabilities will take place on March 16, 2026, in Hanoi, featuring a doubles category where one disabled athlete pairs with a Key Opinion Leader.

VOV.VN- Vietnam has underscored its commitment to protecting human rights in the digital era by hosting the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the “Hanoi Convention,” and securing re-election to the UN Human Rights Council with the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific.

The “Happy Vietnam 2025” Awards, an annual human rights media contest, were held on December 6 in Hanoi, with the first prizes presented to photographer Pham Ngoc Long Thien and videographer Luu Minh Khuong.

VOV.VN - At the recent 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, several organisations such as Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International (AI) once again repeated their familiar accusations about so-called human rights violations in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The European Union (EU) is issuing and preparing to enforce new regulations on supply chain due diligence to closely monitor risks related to human rights and the environment.

Protecting human rights and citizens’ rights in cyberspace is a vital foundation for building a safe, inclusive and people-centred digital future, heard at a high-level discussion held on October 25 in Hanoi.