Tag: UN Women
Launch of Vietnam’s first national action plan on WPS praised
VOV.VN - The launch of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP WPS) comes at a critical juncture with global challenges impacting all women and girls around the world amid continued discrimination, making this plan more crucial than ever, Sima Bahous, executive director of UN Women, said in her video message on the occasion of the nation’s August 8 announcement of the plan.
Vietnam promotes National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an official ceremony to announce Decision No. 101 made by the Prime Minister on promulgating the first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
Ministry of Public Security to strengthen ties with UN
Minister of Public Security Sen. Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang received United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis in Hanoi on July 18.
NA leader hosts delegations of Lao, Cambodian women’s unions
VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception on July 7 in Hanoi for delegations of Lao and Cambodian women and female entrepreneurs who attended a forum connecting businesswomen of the three nations.
Forum discusses support for women-owned firms to join supply chains
A forum on supporting women-owned businesses to join supply chains through sustainable development tools took place in Hanoi on April 17.
Vietnam elected to UN Women’s Executive Board for 2025-2027
VOV.VN - The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on April 9 (US time) elected Vietnam to the Executive Board of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) for the 2025 to 2027 term.
Songwriting contest on gender equality launched
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Vietnam launched a songwriting contest on gender equality on October 5 in Hanoi.
Cyber security handbook for women leaders debuts
A cyber security handbook for women leaders was launched on June 15 by the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council.
Cybersecurity Handbook for Women Leaders launched
VOV.VN - The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in collaboration with the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council (VWEC) officially launched the "Cybersecurity Handbook for Women Leaders” in Hanoi on June 15.
Hanoi workshop highlights women’s role in UN peacekeeping operations
VOV.VN - An international workshop was held in Hanoi on May 30 to examine opportunities and challenges to female security and police officers in UN peacekeeping missions.