Tag: women
Photo exhibition spotlights women’s role in bomb, mine aftermath settlement
Vietnamese women’s special role in the settlement of post-war bomb and mine consequences has been highlighted at a photo exhibition held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
UNFPA earmarks additional US$800,000 for flood-affected women, girls
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has provided an additional US$800,000 for women and girls in Da Nang city and eight provinces in the central region affected by flooding in recent times, raising its total aid to US$1.34 million.
FemaLEAD – Vietnam Young Women Leadership project: “The sky is your limit!”
VOV.VN - Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama once said “No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.”
Conference discusses implementation of global compact for migration
A conference on implementing the global compact for safe, orderly, and regular migration (GCM) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4, after the first one on the theme took place successfully in Hanoi earlier this week.
Women’s Football Championship 2020 moves venue due to COVID-19 fears
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has decided to relocate the second leg of the National Women’s Football Championship 2020 from Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh city to Go Dau stadium in Binh Duong province amid COVID-19 concerns in the southern metropolis.
White Ribbon Breakfast highlights safe migration for women, children
Measures to improve inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms in response to violence against migrant women were discussed at the 6th White Ribbon Breakfast held in Hanoi on December 1.
Influential Vietnamese woman honoured by BBC
A Vietnamese architect has been named as one of the most influential women in the world by the BBC.
Ly Hoang Nam suffers defeat in final of VTF Masters 500
VOV.VN - Ly Hoang Nam, the nation’s highest ranked tennis player, suffered a shock defeat to Trinh Linh Giang in the final round of the National Men’s - Women's Tennis Championship (VTF Masters 500-2) – Lach Tray Cup, which recently concluded in the northern city of Hai Phong.
National study reveals scale of abuse suffered by Vietnamese women
VOV.VN - It is estimated that 32% of married women nationwide experience physical violence during their lifetime, with 10% enduring sexual violence, and 54% being subject to emotional abuse, according to the results of a national study conducted on domestic violence.
Nine businesses given awards for gender equality and women empowerment
VOV.VN - A total of nine Vietnamese enterprises have been granted the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) at a national level during an awards ceremony held on November 26 in Hanoi.
