conference raises csr and esg issues in vietnams business landscape

Conference raises CSR and ESG issues in Vietnam’s business landscape

At 14th Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2022, speakers from various industries shared their ideas for environmental protection, community empowerment, gender equality, workplace diversity, and other pressing issues.
vbcwe organises second guy talk

VBCWE organises second Guy Talk

The Vietnam Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (VBCWE), along with the Swedish Workplace Programme (SWP) and the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD), organised Guy Talk: When the Male Raises their Voice at the residence of the Swedish ambassador on October 17.
vietnam raises proposals at ipu 45 to promote gender equality

Vietnam raises proposals at IPU 45 to promote gender equality

Vietnam proposed perfecting national and international legal systems to create a legal corridor to promote gender equality at a plenary session of the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 145).
vietnam works to protect rights of girl child

Vietnam works to protect rights of girl child

Vietnam has conducted numerous activities to respond to the International Day of the Girl Child 2022 (October 11), which is themed “Our time is now-our rights, our future”.
for vietnamese stature encourages ethnic minority students to pioneer gender equality

For Vietnamese Stature encourages ethnic minority students to pioneer gender equality

On October 1, the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) organised the Autumn Camp – Breaking the Prejudice Circle programme at Ban Lau primary school in Muong Khuong district of the northern province of Lao Cai. Forty ethnic minority students had a memorable day with seven experiential activities.
promoting gender equality considered key to ending son preference

Promoting gender equality considered key to ending son preference

The government, in collaboration with civil society organisations, is calling for renewed attention to ending son preference and addressing the undervaluing of girls.
promoting workplace gender equality and diversity in vietnam

Promoting workplace gender equality and diversity in Vietnam

Cooperation between civil society organisations and enterprises in gender equality, diversity and inclusion is expected to promote gender advancement and create a better working environment for the bisexual, gay and transgender community in Vietnam, according to a recent workshop.
for vietnamese stature foundation promotes gender equality in education

For Vietnamese Stature Foundation promotes gender equality in education

The For Vietnamese Stature Foundation and related parties conducted a training course on gender-sensitive education for nearly 30 teachers in Muong Khuong district of the northern province of Lao Cai at the end of July.
promoting gender equality enhancing womens economic empowerment

Promoting gender equality & enhancing women's economic empowerment

Vietnarn's national strategy on gender equality for the 2021-2030 period sets a target that by 2025, 60 per cent of state management ageneies and local governments at all levels will have female key leaders.
same sex couple bonds beyond borders

Same-sex couple bonds beyond borders

After travelling halfway around the globe, the young German-Vietnamese same-sex couple Etienne and Thanh will tie the knot in Denmark – a step that is meant to secure their future, not just as a loving couple but also as content creators who want to contribute to improving the LGBTQ+ landscape in Vietnam and the world through their social media presence.
google pays 118 mn to settle gender discrimination suit

Google pays $118 mn to settle gender discrimination suit

Google said on Sunday that it was "very pleased" to be settling, without admission of wrongdoing, a class-action lawsuit that argued it underpaid female employees and assigned them lower-ranking positions.
australia vietnam work together on gender equality for stronger economies

Australia, Vietnam work together on gender equality for stronger economies

The Australian-funded Gender Responsive Equitable Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT) programme hosted a symposium, Engaging Women in Markets – Scaling up Local Successes Nationwide, in Hanoi on May 27.
australia and vietnam work together on gender equality for stronger economies

Australia and Vietnam work together on gender equality for stronger economies

The Australian-funded Gender Responsive Equitable Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT) programme hosted the symposium Engaging Women in Markets – Scaling up Local Successes Nationwide in Hanoi on May 27.
closing the gender gap in vietnams e commerce

Closing the gender gap in Vietnam's e-commerce

Though e-commerce has been offering women more freedom and opportunities, a report conducted by the International Finance Corporation found that an additional $280 billion could be added to the value of the Southeast Asian e-commerce market between 2025 and 2030 if gender gaps were closed entirely. Emmanuelle Gounot, Intrepid Vietnam’s CEO, discussed with VIR’s Linh Le how women are overcoming gender barriers to thrive in this industry in Vietnam.
fostering gender equality in the workplace

Fostering gender equality in the workplace

Many businesses in the country are now paying more attention to preventing sexual harassment and fostering a culture of equality and inclusion in the workplace.