UNFPA event marks world population hitting 8 billion
November 15, 2022 | 21:58
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam held an event in Hanoi on November 15 in response to a new milestone in the world population, spreading a message of ‘8 Billion: A World of Infinite Possibilities’.
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.
Community organisations address domestic violence
September 13, 2022 | 17:03
Representatives from social and community-based organisations shared their experience addressing domestic violence with National Assembly Deputies in Hanoi.
Promoting the rights of older people in Vietnam
August 26, 2022 | 09:43
The United Nations Population Fund and the Mitsubishi Research Institute are committed to working with the government to address population ageing in Vietnam.
World set to reach eight billion people in mid-November
July 12, 2022 | 15:48
On July 11, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs released a report, citing that the global population is projected to reach eight billion soon.
$1.9 million population data project launched
May 06, 2022 | 15:05
On May 5, the General Statistics Office and the United Nations Population Fund launched a project to support the production of population data in the country.
Vietnam and UNFPA fully committed to SDGs by 2030
March 11, 2022 | 09:00
The government confirmed that the interventions and support from UNFPA in 2017-2021 contributed to the country's efforts in achieving the UN's SDGs.
Addressing gender-biased sex selection in Vietnam
March 08, 2022 | 11:33
Multi-sectoral cooperation among all parties is required to challenge gender stereotypes and address the issue of gender-biased sex selection (GBSS) in the nation.
2-mln-USD project to prevent maternal deaths in Vietnamese ethnic minority women
September 24, 2021 | 17:41
More than 2 million USD will be provided to help Vietnam reduce maternal deaths among ethnic minority women under a freshly-signed project.
Naomi Kitahara - A voice for women and the vulnerable
March 09, 2021 | 11:29
Acting as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative in Vietnam since September 2019, Naomi Kitahara, a kind and friendly Japanese woman with more than 23 years of experience in international development, has been spreading the message of international solidarity and giving essential support to women in Vietnam.
S-Health mobile app launched to improve healthcare for Vietnamese elderly
February 01, 2021 | 10:09
The S-Health mobile app has been launched to provide free-of-charge healthcare information and services to older persons, their caregivers, and family members.
UNFPA hands over medical equipment and supplies to Vietnam's Ministry of Health
January 09, 2021 | 08:00
The UNFPA provided 64 fetus monitors and PPE to help Vietnam ensure the continuous delivery of quality sexual and reproductive health services amid COVID-19.
Symphony concert “Girls Deserve to Shine”
November 21, 2020 | 12:39
The Symphony concert “Girls Deserve to Shine” will be held on Friday, November 27, from 8-10 pm at the Hanoi Opera House.
UNFPA and Norway support to address gender biased sex selection and related practices
April 11, 2020 | 09:20
The UNFPA and Norwegian government launched a new programme to support Vietnam to address gender biased sex selection and related harmful practices.
UNFPA ends partnership with Vietnamese singer involved in sexual harassment
May 16, 2018 | 15:10
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Vietnam said on May 14 it had dissolved its partnership of Pham Anh Khoa as its ambassador on the prevention of violence against women and girls in the country, in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment against the Rock singer.
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