Guarantee of human rights in Viet Nam, first and foremost, is prompted by objectives of revolution and nature of the social regime chosen by Viet Nam. That is why, even in hash circumstance of years of war, particularly when the country was reunified and in development stages, the Vietnamese State has striven to better guarantee human rights to everybody while paying special attention to vulnerable groups in society. Guarantee of human rights in Viet Nam Right in its first Platform, the Communist Party of Viet Nam identified the noble objective of the revolution was to bring about freedom and happiness to the Vietnamese people. It is the highest connotation of human rights. The task of struggle for democracy (including human rights) is put on a par with the task of struggle for national liberation. Besides two big conventions namely the Covenant on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights and the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the following 7 conventions are considered by the … [Read more...] about Guarantee of human rights in Viet Nam and current problems
The universal declaration of human rights
Reaching Common Ground: Culture, Gender and Human rights
CPV- As a fundamental part of people's lives, culture must be integrated into both development policy and programming. The State of World Population 2008 report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shosw how this process works in practice. This year is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The report's starting point is that human rights reflect universal values. It calls for culturally sensitive approaches to development because they are essential for human rights in general, and for women's rights in particular. Human Rights In addition to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), Member States of the United Nations have adopted a wide range of human rights instruments, as well as consensus documents such as the Program of Action of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women (1995). The State of World Population 2008 says that the discussion … [Read more...] about Reaching Common Ground: Culture, Gender and Human rights
United Nations continues to support to Vietnam to meet its human rights commitments
CPV- On International Human Rights Day and less than one month before the start of the 60th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations in Viet Nam vowed continued support to Viet Nam to meet its human rights commitments even further. "Viet Nam has made tremendous social and economic progress, and shown great leadership by ratifying several key international human rights treaties," said UN Resident Coordinator John Hendra. "As Viet Nam rapidly moves to a country of middle income status, it is important that future growth be as inclusive as possible so that all Vietnamese women, men and children fully benefit from Viet Nam's progress. The United Nations system stands ready to both assist Viet Nam in meeting its international commitments and in its continued efforts to enable all Vietnamese people to enjoy their rights enshrined nearly 60 years ago in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights." The theme for International Human Rights Day 2008, … [Read more...] about United Nations continues to support to Vietnam to meet its human rights commitments
Vietnam and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
PANO – Human rights are the common values of nations and the result of mankind’s development. Each nation, in different ways and in different historical periods, contributes to these values. In the 20th century, Vietnam had great contributions, making a breakthrough in the thought about human rights of the man. This is proved in Ho Chi Minh Ideology and the reality of the Vietnam Revolution under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). After World War II ended, the United Nations was founded (24th October 1945). In its charter, together with human rights, peace and development are regarded as key goals of the UN. … [Read more...] about Vietnam and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
ASEAN’s great leap in human rights
PANO - The Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) in Phnom Penh on November 18th, 2012. This is the first ASEAN document that creates a common framework for increasing ASEAN’s cooperation on promoting and protecting human rights. The draft of the document was prepared by the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). However, right after it was adopted, many non-governmental organizations working in the field of human rights in some countries, including the USA, criticized the declaration. Earlier, hearing about the contents of the declaration, these organizations had threatened to "determine" to renounce it if it was adopted (with the content written in the draft document). … [Read more...] about ASEAN’s great leap in human rights