Tag: women’s empowerment
Vietnam proposes solutions to optimise women's role in policymaking
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has put forward solutions to fully tap women’s role in policymaking in her remarks at the 2022 Global Summit of Women (GSW) in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 23.
GSW 2022 promotes women’s empowerment post-pandemic
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan will lead a delegation of Vietnam to attend the upcoming Global Summit of Women 2022 (GSW 2022) in Bangkok, Thailand under the theme: “Women: Creating Opportunities in the New Reality.”
Colombian ambassador highlights Vietnam’s progress in promoting gender equality
VOV.VN - Vietnam has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality, making great strides in its sustained efforts to achieve its target, according to Colombian Ambassador Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Melo.
WEC builds wide network in women community in five years
The Women’s Empowerment Club (WEC) has established a strong network of Vietnamese women and aimed to empower them, which is known as the club’s biggest success over the past few years.
Minister highlights importance of ensuring social security, safety for people
Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has said that the socio-economic recovery programme set out by the Party and State is reachable if social welfare and safety of people are ensured.
Vietnam continues efforts to promote gender equality
The national strategy on gender equality helped to narrow gender gap in different fields during the 2011-2020 period, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development, heard a meeting on August 12.
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.
Foreign ministry hosts gathering for female diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on March 12 held a gathering with the participation of female diplomats and representatives of international organisations, spouses of ambassadors, and the ministry’s officials to celebrate the 111th International Women’s Day.
Participation of women in policy-making process to see sharp increase
VOV.VN - The nation has set a target to see women hold 60% of key positions in state management agencies by 2025, with this figure anticipated to rise to 75% by 2030 in line with a programme recently approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
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.
