In his remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Le Quoc Ly, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, asked participants to clarify the historical values of the declaration for Vietnam, especially in realizing goals of inclusive and sustainable development , for the people, putting people at the center, and people participating and enjoying benefits. The country has stepped communications to raise the public awareness, especially young people about human rights, he said, adding that the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and other agencies are working hand in hand to carry out the Prime Minister’s Decision on making the human rights content as part of the education programme of the national education system. Associate Professor, Doctor Tuong Duy Kien, Head of the Institute of Human Rights said, “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights teaches the next generations to be responsible for cooperation with each other to prevent violence and … [Read more...] about Universal Declaration of Human Rights under discussion
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Vietnam will work harder to protect human rights: ambassador
Addressing a panel discussion within the framework of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on February 28, Ambassador Dung affirmed that Vietnam has earnestly implemented its international human rights commitments. He cited the country’s completion of a national report on the implementation of the International Convention against Torture and the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights. Vietnam has also materialised recommendations accepted in line with the UNHRC’s second-cycle universal periodical review, the ambassador said. He highlighted Vietnam’s priorities and initiatives at the UNHRC, such as introducing the annual resolution on climate change and human rights and organising international seminars regarding the protection of human rights for vulnerable groups. On the sidelines of the 37th session, on February 27 the Vietnamese mission organised a seminar on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in … [Read more...] about Vietnam will work harder to protect human rights: ambassador
37th session of UN Human Rights Council opens in Geneva
Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Duong Chi Dung attends the event (Photo: VNA) During the four-week talks in Geneva, deputies will discuss and exchange views over various issues, including the protection of children in armed conflicts, providing rights to people with physical disabilities, fighting racism and racial discrimination. Secretary-General of the United Nations Mr. Antonio Guterres made remarks during the opening of the session and welcomed achievements that mankind has made since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was issued 70 years ago. He stressed that the international community should make more efforts to tackle challenges facing human rights, while strengthening cooperation in implementing global commitments, especially the Agenda 2030 on sustainable development. Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN, the WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, will deliver presentations and join discussions … [Read more...] about 37th session of UN Human Rights Council opens in Geneva
Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 37th session
Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Chi Dung at the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Photo: vov.vn The first week of the event will feature a high-level meeting, to be attended by President of the UN General Assembly Miroslav Lajcak, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein and nearly 100 leaders of countries and international organisations. Opening the event, UN Secretary-General Guterres and leaders of member countries welcomed achievements that mankind has made since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was issued 70 years ago. They stressed that the international community should make more efforts to tackle challenges facing human rights, while strengthening cooperation in implementing global commitments, especially the Agenda 2030 on sustainable development. Guterres and other UN officials expressed concern about the expansion of terrorism, extremism, xenophobia, discrimination and migration. The human … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 37th session
Vietnam achieves positive achievements in ensuring human rights
NDO – Following commitments and obligations made under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism by the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), Vietnam has recorded positive achievements in ensuring human rights, heard a Hanoi workshop on June 29. Co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, the aim of the event was to review the implementation of UPR Cycle II approved by Vietnam. Speaking at the seminar, Pham Sanh Chau, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that Vietnam, as an active and responsible country within the international community, has always respected and fully implemented all obligations under the UPR, in particular implementing the recommendations of the UPR Cycle II, which Vietnam has adopted with the active participation of all relevant ministries and sectors on the basis of receiving information and valuable comments from concerned organisations and … [Read more...] about Vietnam achieves positive achievements in ensuring human rights