In Vietnam today, the official press force is very large. Vietnamese people have accessed to information and communication systems and in fact the internet usage in Vietnam is very high, up to 70% of the population. The development of the internet in Vietnam is not only for study, information inquiry, knowledge expansion, but also the realization of human rights. This can be seen through the implementation of civil rights, or the right to participate in contributing opinions to draft policies and laws, and giving comments to the documents of the Party Congress. … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among countries with high Human Development Index for the first time
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Efforts of the whole socio-political system to “Leaving no one behind”
In addition, the provision of income as a basis for voluntary social insurance payment is also more appropriate, with the lowest equal to the standard of poor households in rural areas (currently VND700,000 per month). Previously, (before 2016), the lowest base income level had to be equal to the common minimum salary or the base salary. From January 1, 2018, voluntary social insurance participants are also supported by the State based on the percentage (%) of the monthly social insurance premium according to the poverty standard of rural areas. This is an important motivation for people to actively participate in voluntary social insurance. … [Read more...] about Efforts of the whole socio-political system to “Leaving no one behind”
Vietnam – a responsible member of international human rights conventions
Shortly thereafter, Vietnam became a member of most other important international human rights conventions such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and two additional protocols on children in armed conflict and against the use of children in prostitution and pornography activities; Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006); Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment... … [Read more...] about Vietnam – a responsible member of international human rights conventions
Achievements in ensuring human rights, the premise for Vietnam’s positions at international forums
That positive movement has made Vietnam’s hallmarks as well as promoted the effectiveness of bilateral human rights dialogue mechanisms between Vietnam and its partners in recent times. The latest evidence is that Vietnam recently conducted Human Rights Dialogues with the European Union, the US and Australia. Particularly, at the Dialogue with Australia, the two countries issued a joint press release for the first time. … [Read more...] about Achievements in ensuring human rights, the premise for Vietnam’s positions at international forums
Accepting economic losses, protecting people’s lives at all costs
At the same time, Vietnam created favorable conditions for many flights of other countries to bring foreigners from Vietnam back to their home countries. These efforts not only represent the freedom of travel for each person in challenging conditions, but also show the humanistic spirit of the Party, State and people of Vietnam towards Vietnamese people overseas and foreigners in Vietnam. These humanitarian flights also show the stature and position of Vietnam, improve the pride, trust of the people in the Party and the State. … [Read more...] about Accepting economic losses, protecting people’s lives at all costs
