The initiative of empowering women and girls through martial arts, specifically Vovinam, marks a significant milestone in connecting traditional martial arts with efforts to empower women and girls in Viet Nam, as well as in the region and around the globe.

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.