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”.
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 the undervaluing of girls.
Promoting workplace gender equality and diversity in Vietnam

Promoting workplace gender equality and diversity in Vietnam

Cooperation between civil society and enterprises in promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion is expected to further promote gender advancement.
Promoting gender equality & enhancing women's 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.
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 GREAT programme hosted the symposium Engaging Women in Markets – Scaling up Local Successes Nationwide in Hanoi on May 27.
Closing the gender gap in Vietnam's e-commerce

Closing the gender gap in Vietnam's e-commerce

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.
Investing in the promotion of equality and fairness

Investing in the promotion of equality and fairness

Promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in the social and working environment is one of ECUE’s most important activities. For example, ECUE organises training courses on gender equality, diversity, and inclusion for businesses, organisations, and people interested in the topic.
The tactics to drive a gender- inclusive circular economy

The tactics to drive a gender- inclusive circular economy

Vietnam is striving to build for the future and accelerate a green and inclusive economic rebound. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam for the United Nations Development Programme, shows how it can be done with a pointed strategy that also take into account gender equality issues.
Gender equality deemed essential towards building sustainable society

Gender equality deemed essential towards building sustainable society

VIR's Hong Dung spoke with Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, about gender equality and SCBVL's achievements in its agenda.
Women empowerment a key pillar for Nestlé Vietnam

Women empowerment a key pillar for Nestlé Vietnam

Nestlé Vietnam has been one of the strongest advocates of gender equality in Vietnam over the past 25 years. HR director Truong Bich Dao explained to VIR’s Olive Bui the journey to build a gender-inclusive workplace as well as contribute to women’s empowerment in community.
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