The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on December 12 held a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the International Human Rights Day and launch Vietnam’s universal periodical review (UPR) process for the fourth cycle.

Among Vietnam’s pledges as part of its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), it is encouraging that the country prioritised upholding its commitments and obligations under the international human rights treaties, of which Vietnam has ratified seven out of nine, according to UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis.

VOV.VN - A conference was held on December 8 in Hanoi as part of efforts to update the implementation of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations in the fields of labour and society.

VOV.VN - In order to carry out commitments of not leaving anyone behind, it is necessary to ensure both full and equal engagement of persons with disabilities (PwD) in all social areas, stated Pauline Tamesis, resident coordinator of the UN in Vietnam, on December 2.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has issued a document asking ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Governmental agencies, People's Committees of provinces and central-level cities, and central committees of mass organisations to implement a number of tasks to materialise a project on communication on human rights in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Television Cable Corporation (VTVcab) has announced it has acquired the broadcasting rights to all esports events organised by ESL Faceit Group (EFG) in the coming years.

Knowledge about human rights will be put into the curriculum of all the educational institutes by 2025, heard a press briefing by the Ministry of Information and Communications’ Department of External Affairs and Human Rights on November 17.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on November 17 ordered raising public awareness of child abuse acts and punishments against violation of children’s rights, thereby building a safe and child-friendly living environment.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has expressed his wish for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and UN’s continued support to promote and protect children's rights in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 9 for Governor of South Australia state Frances Adamson during which, the Vietnamese State leader congratulated Australia and the state on their development achievements.