VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed Decision No. 751 on the 2026 amnesty, granting early release to 9,950 prisoners serving prison sentences who meet conditions for amnesty under Vietnamese law.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with Vietnam Television (VTV) and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, launched the “Happy Vietnam 2026” human rights media awards in Hanoi on the morning of May 21.

VOV.VN - On October 14, 2025, Vietnam-a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term-was re-elected by the United Nations General Assembly as a member of the Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term with 180 votes, the highest in its electoral group (Asia-Pacific).

Vietnam has overhauled its deportation regulations for foreign nationals, with a new decree starting effect on April 1, aimed at streamlining procedures while strengthening human rights protection.

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.