Việt Nam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn announced that Việt Nam is actively finalising internal procedures to support Timor-Leste’s accession to the treaty, and called for sustained ASEAN dialogue with nuclear-weapon states to encourage their eventual signing of the SEANWFZ protocol. 08:42 | 09/07/2025
Việt Nam to engage in human rights dialogue with UN Committee in Switzerland Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Justice Đào Quý Lộc said that in the spirit of openness, sincerity, cooperation and constructive engagement, the dialogue will focus on five key areas. 08:50 | 03/07/2025
Vietnam’s hallmarks on human rights journey for the people Vietnam's greatest human right achievement is ensuring the well-being and happiness for 100 million people, with democracy, peace, security, safety, and the maximum promotion of human factor, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stated, which succinctly reflects the core stance of the Vietnamse Party and State on protecting human rights and not leaving anyone behind during the development process, a hallmark of socialism in Vietnam. 15:30 | 10/12/2024
Việt Nam reaffirms its commitment to human rights, compliance with Convention Against Torture Việt Nam is committed to its responsibilities as a member of the Convention against Torture (CAT), Major General Nguyễn Văn Kỷ, deputy director of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of Public Security, said at a workshop held in HCM City on Thursday. 08:50 | 29/11/2024
Maternal, child health care - Evidence of ensuring human rights in Việt Nam According to statistics from the health sector, Việt Nam has gained a lot of important achievements. The maternal mortality rate decreased by over five times, from 233/100,000 live births in 1990 to 44/100,000 live births in 2023. 10:38 | 31/05/2024
Promote and respect human rights, every day, for everyone, everywhere Việt Nam, like many nations, grapples with its unique set of human rights challenges. The country stands at a critical point in its journey towards a more equitable and inclusive society. 13:51 | 11/12/2023
Human rights top of agenda in Việt Nam What is more impressive is that some EM groups with a population of fewer than 1,000 have had a say in the legislative body. 09:05 | 24/11/2023
Human rights to be brought into national education The Prime Minister issued a decree on intensifying the implementation of a project on including human rights in the national education system. 09:00 | 21/10/2022
Communication project to enhance public awareness of human rights, reduce fake news The project aims to enhance public awareness and knowledge of human rights and give people inside and outside the country a better insight of Việt Nam’s achievements in human rights. 16:34 | 19/09/2022
Việt Nam pledges to promote human rights and fundamental freedom Việt Nam will promote the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms in a comprehensive and holistic manner, in all civil, political, economic, social, cultural and developmental aspects. 09:29 | 03/03/2022
