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Vietnam affirms women’s indispensable role in lasting peace

Despite being hit by natural disasters and climate change, Vietnam continues to join the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), UN peacekeeping operations, ASEAN disaster management cooperation, and deploy search-and-rescue and humanitarian assistance teams to countries affected by disasters and crises, thus translating solidarity into concrete action and ensuring that humanitarian considerations remain at the centre of all response efforts.

Women having two children before 35 eligible for State support from 2027

The decree provides for a minimum support level of 2 million VND per woman for ethnic minority women from very small population groups, women living in provinces and cities with fertility rates below replacement level, and women who have two children before the age of 35.

Vietnam prepare for 2026 AFC U17 Women Asian Cup finals

A total of 30 players, called up from provinces and clubs nationwide, are taking part in the camp, which will run at the Vietnam youth football training centre in Tu Liem ward until April 9.

High share of female candidates for 16th NA a very positive signal: UN Women official

45% of candidates for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly (NA) being women reflects both the aspirations and the capacity of women to engage in decision-making processes, bringing their perspectives and experiences into law making and enforcement for the country’s development and prosperity.

Vietnamese women’s cycling earns first-ever double UCI 2.2 recognition

The back-to-back UCI 2.2 status is expected to elevate the profile of Vietnamese women’s cycling while offering valuable international exposure against high-calibre opponents. Organisers hope the milestone will serve as a springboard for long-term development, enhancing both competitive standards and Vietnam’s standing on the global cycling map.

Gender equality remains consistent objective in Vietnam’s development process: official

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha said Vietnam has put in place a comprehensive and coherent policy framework to encourage and create the most favourable conditions for women to fully exercise equal rights in political, economic, cultural and social spheres.