The Embassies of Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland, in collaboration with the Viet Nam Women’s Museum, jointly held a seminar titled “Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers” on October 8.

A Vietnamese diplomat underscored that preventing and addressing the root causes of conflict is the most effective means of protection, emphasising the need to place women at the centre of peacekeeping, reconciliation, and post-conflict reconstruction efforts.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Viet Nam on August 14, hosted a national consultation workshop of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse on July 10 evening met with Vietnamese and international female diplomats on the occasion of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy of the UN (June 24), towards celebrating the upcoming 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s diplomatic sector.

State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan underscored Viet Nam's notable progress in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in recent years, affirming the country's consistent commitment to these priorities.

Continuing the agenda of the ongoing 9th session, the National Assembly (NA) on June 17 is set to vote on a law amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Enterprises and a resolution on the reduction of value-added tax (VAT).

The proposal, part of the draft Law on Administrative Sanctions in the Field of Population, aims to tighten enforcement and deter violations.

Gender perspectives should be ensured in national digital policies and resources should be allocated for full implementation, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis at a dialogue in Hanoi on March 3.

More than 20 influencers, including singers, actors, actresses, MCs and TikTokers, attended “The Orange Team” programme in Hanoi on February 17, aiming to raise public awareness of gender violence, especially online violence.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the Women CEOs Summit 2022 in Hanoi on November 11.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee wrapped up its 16th session on October 12, during which it stepped up preparations for the parliament’s coming fourth session.