Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, called for enhancing programmes and activities for women capacity building at local, national and international levels in order to promote sustainable peace and women's economic empowerment.

The Vietnamese Government has made significant progress in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG5 on Gender Equality, said Elisa Fernandez Saenz, UN Women Representative in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese mission to the UN, World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva attended gender equality-related meetings held on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day.

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.

Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 which is performing duties at the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan has organised activities to raise awareness of health care and daily gynecological hygiene for local women on the occasion of the International Women's Day (March 8).

The Vietnam Department for Peacekeeping Operations on March 4 launched practical training for Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4, which is about to perform duties at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

VOV.VN - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, paid a courtesy visit to Abdulla Shahid, incumbent President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on March 3.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes the ongoing dialogue between the two delegations of Ukraine and Russia, with hopes that both parties will soon find a lasting peaceful solution to their differences in line with international law.

Vietnam stands ready to work closely with other member states and stakeholders to uphold the principles of the UN Charter and international law, and strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the Human Rights Council through dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese representative to the United Nations has called on parties concerned to hold dialogue and protect civilians in Ukraine amidst escalating tensions in the country.