#Gender Equality
Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN, commended the practical achievements made by the bloc’s Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) despite a challenging international environment, while expressing appreciation for its activities and support in Viet Nam during his address to the annual session of the UN Women Executive Board in New York.
As many as 45% of candidates for Viet Nam’s 16th National Assembly (NA) being women is an encouraging and positive development, according to Caroline Nyamayemombe, Country Representative of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Viet Nam.
In the past, the image of women was often associated with family responsibilities. Today, however, women are increasingly asserting their important role in the economy. Not only do many hold leadership positions, but numerous female entrepreneurs are also guiding businesses through global challenges, making practical contributions to national GDP growth, creating jobs, and advancing digital transformation and innovation.
Gender equality has always been regarded by the Party and State of Viet Nam as a consistent objective throughout the country’s development process, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha stated at the dialogue session on the country’s ninth national report on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), held in Geneva on February 3.
The Viet Nam Care Economy Forum 2026 under the theme “Business model innovation – Promoting sustainable business development” was co-organised by the Viet Nam Women Entrepreneurs Council under the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and UN Women in Ha Noi, on January 26.
The second National Press Awards on Gender Equality was launched in Ha Noi on November 26, affirming the vital role of the media in advancing gender equality in Viet Nam.
A ceremony was held in Ha Noi on November 11 to launch the National Action Month for Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response 2025, themed “Gender Equality and Safety for Women and Girls in the Digital Era.”
Chile stands as a pioneer in adopting a Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP). Gloria De La Fuente, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, shared profound insights into this institutional approach, in which gender equality is affirmed as a foundational value for strengthening democracy and fostering a stable and sustainable society.
A photo exhibition showcasing Viet Nam's contributions as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened on October 13 at the UN Headquarters in New York.
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.
