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Women’s Empowerment Principles Award launched
UN Women in Vietnam and the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs’ Council held an online ceremony on May 19 to launch the 2021 Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Award.
Vietnam supports free, fair election in Iraq: Ambassador
Vietnam supports a free and fair election in Iraq, with the participation of people from all walks of life, including women and youths, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed.
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TikTok Vietnam hosts video contest to raise awareness of climate change threat
VOV.VN - A contest to produce a video in response to climate change and other ecological disasters was launched on TikTok on May 11, with all people nationwide eligible to enter by simply using the hashtag #Phongchongthientai.
National women’s football team climb one place in latest world rankings
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national women’s football team have risen by one place to 33rd position in the world, according to the latest Women’s World Rankings released by FIFA.
Soong Co festival excites crowds in Binh Lieu district
VOV.VN - The annual Soong Co festival of the San Chi ethnic group has officially got underway in Binh Lieu district in the northern province of Quang Ninh, with the festive occasion attracting plenty of local people and tourists.
Writer with disability enters Forbes Vietnam’s inspirational women list
Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa, a writer with a paralysed right arm, has been named in the list of 20 inspirational women in 2021 by the Forbes Vietnam magazine.
One-stop service office for returning migrant women opens in Hai Phong
The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) together with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) put into operation a one-stop service office for returning migrant women and their families (OSSO) in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 13.
Silk, Ramie Ao Dai collections make debut at fashion event
VOV.VN - A fashion show aimed at promoting the Ao Dai, Vietnam’s traditional long dress, took place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on April 6, featuring outfits with patterns showcasing different cultures of many countries from around the world.
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.
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.
