Over 3 billion VND (nearly 129,000 USD) has been raised at Run for the Heart race. With the funding, about 115 children with congenital heart diseases would be able to receive free surgeries, raising the total number of beneficiaries from the program to over 1,300 so far. … [Read more...] about Over VND 3 billion raised at Run for the Heart race
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Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030
Implementing its NDC, Vietnam will have more opportunities to promote international cooperation to respond to climate change. At the moment, many important international partners have shown their interest in and willing to support Vietnam in fulfilling its NDC, and there are programmes and projects supporting the climate change response in Vietnam in the very near future. … [Read more...] about Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030
Gifts for the future from Swing for the Kids Fund
Representatives and sponsors of VIR’s Swing for the Kids Fund attended the trip to hand over the scholarships, including Tran Kim Nga from Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd. and Dang Ngoc Quang from BRG Group Tran Kim Nga, CEO of Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd. said, “This is the first time I’m partaking in this meaningful event. It filled me with joy to see the bright faces of the students when they were granted the scholarships. Though their financial value is not very high, I believe that these scholarships can encourage them for their future learning and work.” … [Read more...] about Gifts for the future from Swing for the Kids Fund
Human rights considerations: Dialogue and cooperation are the only effective way
At the regional level, Vietnam is also an active participant in presiding over many activities within the ASEAN human rights framework, including the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the ASEAN Committee on promoting the rights of women and children (ACWC). Vietnam hosted the AICHR Workshop on promoting gender equality and empowering women through information technology (November 2019), Conference on the promotion of the development of children in Asia and the Pacific Duong (December 2019). In particular, in preparation for the term of a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2020-2021, in 2019, Vietnam actively researched and prepared for its participation in the topic "Women, peace and security" of the UN Security Council. As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2008-2009 term, Vietnam presided over the introduction and promotion of the adoption of the Security Council's Resolution 1889 on the role of women in the … [Read more...] about Human rights considerations: Dialogue and cooperation are the only effective way
Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities
The fourth is the challenge for having access to the right to enjoy traditional cultural and language values. The identity and core traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups have not yet made a solid bridge, close connection between ethnic groups; In many regions, culture has not shown both as an objective and a driving force for development. Traditional cultures of some ethnic minorities have been eroded, their identity and language is being lost. … [Read more...] about Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities