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2,000 people in Hà Nội run for zero violence against women and girls

Over 2,000 participants joined the event, including vulnerable communities such as women, children, young people and LGBTQI+ along with people with disabilities, symbolising the inclusivity of the movement.

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Việt Nam needs to engage men and boys in changing harmful norms related to violence against women, children
The country has an effective inter-sectoral coordination system, connecting representatives from ministries and sectors, demonstrating the strong commitment of the Government and authorities to create changes in preventing violence against women and children.
Việt Nam commits to action plan on protecting children and women
Việt Nam included the role of prevention and protection children from violence as a key mission in the Government’s Action Plan Programme in 2021-30.

Local golfers selected to join training at Women Amateur Asian Pacific Academy
Three Vietnamese female golfers, including Nguyen Viet Gia Han, Le Chuc An, and Anna Le, have been selected to attend a training course at the Women Amateur Asian Pacific Academy (WAAP), one of the leading training programmes for female golfers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Seventeen Vietnamese firms honoured with UN Women WEPs Awards 2024
Seventeen Vietnamese entrepreneurs and companies was honoured with the UN Women WEPs Awards 2024 on November 28 for their innovative initiatives and significant contributions to advancing gender equality in business, in the market, and within the community, contributing to prosperity and sustainable development in Vietnam.
Project to support women-owned firms to promote exports to Europe launched
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on November 25 to kick-start a project aimed at promoting exports to the European market through an e-commerce platform for women-owned enterprises in Vietnam.
SPRINT Project launched in Yen Bai to empower ethnic minority women
The Yen Bai provincial Cooperative Alliance joined forces with the Cowater International of Canada to launch the “SMEs Promote Resilience, Inclusion and Innovation Transformation” (SPRINT) Project on November 22.

Donation helps improve care for children and women
Lifestart Foundation, an Australian organisation dedicated to empowering disadvantaged children, has delivered advanced medical equipment, fresh milk, furniture and children’s books worth VNĐ1.82 billion to Đà Nẵng City Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.
Việt Nam vows to strengthen international cooperation in promoting rights of women, children
Việt Nam will strengthen coordination with other ASEAN member countries to develop a road map to implement the Declaration on the Elimination of Bullying of Children in ASEAN, attendees heard at a workshop held in HCM City on Friday (November 15).
Việt Nam steps up effort to empower ethnic minority women and children
Since its launch in 2021, Project 8 has implemented initiatives in over forty provinces, focusing on dismantling gender stereotypes, reducing domestic violence, and improving access to education and healthcare for ethnic minority women and children.
Vietnam Women Union and Novartis Vietnam join forces to enhance breast cancer awareness
The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and Novartis Vietnam announced their partnership in the programme 'Raising awareness and enhancing support for women in the prevention and control of breast cancer in Việt Nam' on October 30.
Two women spreading love to ease the pain for Agent Orange victims
At the Centre for Nurturing and Rehabilitation of Agent Orange/Dioxin victims in Nghĩa Thắng, Tư Nghĩa District, Quảng Ngãi Province, two women have not shied away from the difficulties and hardships of caring for these children.
Vietnamese dancers celebrate women in folk performance at ASEAN Festival of Arts
A performance themed 'Những Cô Gái Việt Nam' (Vietnamese Girls) by Vietnamese dancers was staged at the recent ASEAN Festival of Arts in Melaka, Malaysia.
Progress seen in gender equality in Việt Nam: official
Việt Nam's legal system has been increasingly perfected, with the 2006 Law on Gender Equality and the documents guiding its enforcement implemented and proving effective.
The role of women in disaster prevention should be strengthened: conference
Gender equity and inclusion in disaster risk management were among the issues discussed at formal sessions of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 recently held in Manila, Philippines.
Scriptwriter's new book marks Việt Nam Women Association's establishment
Script writer and director Lê Quý Dương will release a bilingual Vietnamese and English book to mark the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Việt Nam Women's Association
Award-winning female entrepreneurs inspire women to pursue their dreams
These women want to spread confidence and encourage others around them to dare to pursue their dreams.
Vietnamese teenager honoured as one of the Women of the Future 50 Rising Stars
Vietnamese teenage singer Bella Vũ Huyền Diệu has been named in the list of Women of the Future 50 Rising Stars in ESG, a initiative that recognises and celebrates emerging female leaders who are making significant contributions to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) sectors.
Three Vietnamese entrepreneurs among Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia
Three female Vietnamese entrepreneurs have been named on a list of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women Asia 2024 (MPW Asia), as complied by Fortune magazine.
Women artist honours cải lương in paintings
Tài tử music and cải lương (reformed opera) are major topics of paintings created by Cao Thị Được, a native of the Cửu Long (Mekong) province of Bến Tre, which are on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.
Women in Hà Nội called on to wear áo dài on Mondays and Fridays in October
Vice President of the Hà Nội Women's Union Phạm Mỹ Hoa shared that the Hà Nội Áo Dài Month – running from October 1st to October 20th – is not only an occasion to honour the beauty of women through the áo dài, but also an opportunity to promote and introduce the Vietnamese áo dài to international friends, while affirming its value in modern life.
Hà Nội campaign encourages women to wear Áo Dài
Lasting to October 20, it aims to promote and encourage female workers at government offices, central and municipal agencies, businesses, schools, and other institutions to don the iconic traditional dress every Monday and Friday as well as on important events.

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