Viet Nam has reaffirmed its active and responsible role at the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which concluded in Geneva on March 31 after six weeks of meetings amid increasingly complex global developments.

Under the guise of “refugee assistance”, the terrorist organisation “Boat People SOS” (BPSOS) has recently continued to expose its true nature of politicising humanitarian activities, exploiting the pretext of human rights to interfere in and exert pressure on Viet Nam.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation, and other international organisations in Geneva, is leading a delegation to attend the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) where they will engage proactively in consultations on 36 draft resolutions and introduce two initiatives.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Viet Nam hosted an event in Ha Noi on February 10 to honour youth-led initiatives aimed at advancing safe migration and curbing human trafficking.

Stepping up digital communications and external work and completing a human rights communication ecosystem is a central orientation for the next three years of the Human Rights Communication Project in Viet Nam for the 2023–2028 period.

Viet Nam’s message on human rights is consistent: human rights are universal, but their implementation must be practical and closely linked to people’s daily lives, such as the rights to healthcare, education and sustainable employment, said Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN, the WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva.

The Ministry of Home Affairs held a conference to review human rights work in 2025 and outline directions and tasks for 2026 in Ha Noi on December 18.

In the digital era, Viet Nam has identified strengthening mechanisms for the protection of human rights in the digital environment as a top priority. This is reflected in efforts to develop and refine institutions and policies that strike a balance between technological development and the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights.

The draft Law on Artificial Intelligence was among items under consideration of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee at its ongoing 51st session on November 17.

A national symposium on research, education, and the assurance and protection of human rights in Viet Nam in the new era was convened in Ho Chi Minh City on November 17.

 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.”

Latin American media have praised Viet Nam for successfully hosting the Signing Ceremony and High-level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (known as the Ha Noi Convention), calling it a historic milestone in international cooperation to ensure global cybersecurity.

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 2025 Amnesty Advisory Council met on August 25 to review and endorse the list of inmates recommended for early release by the State President on the occasion of the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945–2025).

Protecting and promoting human rights is a consistent policy of Viet Nam, and the country always considers people as the centre and motivation of its Doi moi (Renewal) process and national development, stated Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

The 59th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has concluded with the adoption of 26 resolutions and decisions – two of which were co-sponsored and co-drafted by Viet Nam as part of a core group of nations.

The new provision in Article 10 of the amended Population Ordinance of Viet Nam, which grants decision-making power on childbearing to couples and individuals, marks a significant step forward for human rights, and is a clear expression of Vietnam’s commitment to promoting reproductive autonomy, said Matt Jackson, Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Viet Nam.

As a peace-loving country that always puts the interests of its people first, considering people as both the goal and the driving force of development, the Party and State of Viet Nam always pay attention to, protect, and ensure human rights, considering this as a top priority and task.

Promoting and ensuring human rights involve multiple sectors and pillars, requiring a comprehensive approach and enhanced coordination between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and specialised agencies to optimise resources for human rights cooperation, a Vietnamese official has said.

Viet Nam is steadfast in its adherence to international human rights treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Permanent Representative of Vietnam in Geneva Ambassador Mai Phan Dung told Viet Nam News Agency (VNA) reporters there.