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Winners of contest on stopping violence against women announced
Ten outstanding works were honoured at the awards ceremony of the contest “Men take action – Stop Violence against Women” held at the Green One United Nations House in Hanoi on June 28.
UNFPA presents dignity kits to women, girls in pandemic-hit areas
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam has presented 5,100 Dignity Kits to women and girls at risk of gender-based violence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the northern provinces of Bac Giang and Bac Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City.
Australian-funded initiative aims to eliminate violence against women, children
The Australian Government will sponsor AUD9.5 million (US$7.34 million) for a four-year initiative with the Vietnamese relevant agencies and the United Nations which aims to support women and children who are victims of violence.
UNFPA helping Vietnam ensure safety, happiness for ethnic minority mothers, children
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has been working closely with relevant ministries and sectors to identify the most effective strategies to assist Vietnam in creating a safe and happy environment for mothers and children, including those in ethnic minority and disadvantaged areas.
Japan-funded project to help mitigate COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations
The Government of Japan will provide Vietnam with more than US$2.8 million to finance a project on “Mitigating COVID-19 Impacts on Vulnerable Populations” launched in Hanoi on April 26.
UNFPA, Norwegian Government support Vietnam in ending gender biased sex selection
The Norwegian Government and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) have reaffirmed their strong commitment to cooperating with and supporting Vietnam at the national and sub-national levels in ending gender biased sex selection (GBSS), for a brighter future for the next generation of Vietnamese.
Directory of agencies supporting survivors of gender-based violence, abuse debuts
A directory listing organisations and agencies offering support for women and child survivors of gender-based violence and abuse in Vietnam, the first of its kind, has been launched.
UNFPA helps central provinces improve reproductive health
VOV.VN - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam handed over additional medical equipment to relevant authorities on April 2 in order to ensure the continuous delivery of quality sexual and reproductive health services in localities which have been adversely impacted by floods and landslides.
UN Women helps upgrade services assisting violence victims in Vietnam
UN Women in Vietnam held a ceremony on March 15 to hand over essential equipment and facilities to upgrade the hotlines and facilities of related social services of the two Peace House Shelters in Hanoi.
UNFPA hands over protective equipment to the elderly amid COVID-19
VOV.VN - The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) presented personal protective equipment aimed at helping elderly people combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the Social Protection Department under the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs on January 14 in Hanoi.
