gender equality

UNESCO continues promoting education for ethnic minority girls

March 29, 2023 | 16:13

The UNESCO Office in Vietnam on March 29 announced the second phase of the project “We are ABLE – Promoting Gender Equality and Girls’ Education for Children in Ethnic Minority areas of Vietnam” with ABLE stands for the project's slogan "Achieving Better Living and Education", which emphasises confidence in the ability of ethnic minority children, especially girls, to overcome challenges.

Investing in women is the smart move

March 08, 2023 | 16:55

VIR celebrated International Women's Day with an online talk show featuring several renowned Vietnamese female entrepreneurs.

Why women's empowerment in business matters now

December 13, 2022 | 09:54

Global trends show that there have been innovative approaches to promoting women’s career development and leadership, with Vietnam being no exception.

Honouring efforts on women's empowerment and gender equality

December 05, 2022 | 13:59

Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC and Tan Son Nhat Airport Services JSC have been honoured for their efforts to promote women's empowerment and gender equality.

Australia advances gender equality and social inclusion

November 12, 2022 | 08:00

Members of Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport attended a five-day workshop in early November to mainstream social inclusion in the transport sector.

VBCWE organises second Guy Talk

October 20, 2022 | 16:54

The VBCWE, along with the SWP and the VBCSD, organised Guy Talk: When the male raises their voice at the residence of the Swedish ambassador.

Vietnam raises proposals at IPU 45 to promote gender equality

October 18, 2022 | 12:13

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

October 10, 2022 | 12:10

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

October 06, 2022 | 13:25

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

October 04, 2022 | 18:02

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

August 04, 2022 | 01:31

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

July 19, 2022 | 15:13

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

June 13, 2022 | 15:07

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

May 28, 2022 | 12:20

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.