Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
The annual event commemorates Raden Adjeng Kartini, a 19th-century Javanese noblewoman and pioneer of the Indonesian women’s rights movement, particularly in the areas of education and gender equity.
In Vietnam, gender equality has always been recognised by the Party and State as one of the major goals, and it has consistently been prioritised throughout the nation building and development process, said an official.
Sharing Vietnam’s achievements, Thanh noted that women account for nearly one-third of Vietnam’s National Assembly members; 40% of Vietnam’s STEM workforce is female; 26.5% of businesses in the country are owned by women; women account for 68.5% of the country’s labour force, surpassing the global average of 48.7% and 14.4% of Vietnam’s peacekeepers are women, higher than the UN average of 10.2%.
The PM acknowledged challenges persist, including gender-based violence, societal expectations rooted in patriarchy, an emphasis on women's appearance over their capabilities, and domestic violence.
The second meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's dialogue with ASEAN businesses, and the political consultation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan are among news highlights on March 4 evening.
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh reaffirmed that Vietnam remains firmly committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women at a meeting in Hanoi on March 4 with Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Representative in Vietnam, and Michaela Bauer, UNICEF Deputy Representative in Vietnam.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang called on the international community to boost actions to dismantle barriers and create an environment where women and girls can engage in and contribute more to science.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of Vietnam's permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), on February 10 attended the annual session of the UN Women Executive Board as a newly elected member for the 2025-2027 term.
A programme was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on January 16 to support businesses in Vietnam in measuring and implementing comprehensive ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices in human resources management to improve their competitive edge in the global supply chain.
In the coming time, the population sector is tasked to further enhance population quality through measures, including pre-marriage checkup, newborn screening and prenatal diagnosis and treatment, and promoting gender equality.
A legal knowledge contest on gender equality and gender-based violence prevention and response was held in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on December 1.
Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment through the implementation of robust policies and significant achievements.
A photo exhibition in celebration of the National Action Month for Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response opened in Hanoi on November 27.
As one of the first countries to participate in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Vietnam has made significant efforts to fulfill its national commitments through various measures aimed at ensuring gender equality in all areas of social life, bringing in many encouraging achievements.
