The exhibition is held within the framework of the "17 Faces of Action" initiative, launched by Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) Tatiana Valovaya, to recognise and encourage women around the world to make further active contributions to socio-economic development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
In her opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said, that as Vietnam strongly commits to implementing the UN 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Vietnamese women continue to play a pioneering role in all fields, propose initiatives, carry out solutions, promote innovation, and strengthen partnerships, to ensure sustainable development and leave no one behind.
According to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, this exhibition introduces 17 visual stories about women from all over Vietnam, representing many fields. They are scientists, teachers, businessmen, soldiers, doctors, diplomats, artists, engineers, movement officials and community leaders.
She expressed her belief that through this exhibition, international friends and partners will better understand Vietnam's foreign policy priorities, including promoting gender equality and sustainable development and intensifying cooperation in these fields.
UNOG Director-General Tatiana Valovaya affirmed that the exhibition is a specific joint effort of the UNOG, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Vietnam Women’s Union, and the Association of Swiss Women and Empowerment.
