In discussing specialized contents at human rights forums, Vietnam advocates to ensure a comprehensive and balanced approach between rights groups, especially when many Western countries tend to attach importance more to civil and political rights than other rights. Vietnam works closely with developing countries to promote groups of priority rights, especially regarding economic, social, cultural, development rights, and the rights of vulnerable groups. Vietnam emphasizes that human rights issues should be considered on the basis of respect for specific elements of each country in terms of history, culture and development level. From that respect, countries can understand and do not impose standards on other countries, whether it is the abolition of the death penalty, same-sex marriage or freedom of speech on cyberspace. … [Read more...] about Human rights considerations: Dialogue and cooperation are the only effective way
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VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
By 2030, the income per capita of people from ethnic minority groups is hoped to be raised to half of the national average. The programme also aims to cut the number of poor households to less than 10 per cent of the total number of households, with no hamlets or communes in extremely difficult conditions and 70 per cent of communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas meeting new rural area criteria. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
Achievements in ensuring human rights, the premise for Vietnam’s positions at international forums
The results of ensuring human rights in reality of the State of Vietnam are also proved through convincing numbers. According to the UNDP 2018 Report, Vietnam belonged to the group of countries with high average Human Development Index (116 out of 185 countries) and the Gender Equality Index (67 out of 160 countries). A World Bank report also shows that the poverty rate in Vietnam continues to decline, especially among ethnic minorities, with a sharp decline rate of 13%, the largest decline in the past decade. … [Read more...] about Achievements in ensuring human rights, the premise for Vietnam’s positions at international forums
Ministry of Information and Communications strives to contribute to protecting children’s rights in cyberspace
In the digital age, social networks contain huge information and are very useful for those who know how to exploit it. Prohibiting children from participating in cyberspace has limited children's opportunities to access information and knowledge. Instead, on the one hand, it is necessary to equip children with knowledge and skills to use safety networks, at the same time the government needs to strengthen other protection solutions. … [Read more...] about Ministry of Information and Communications strives to contribute to protecting children’s rights in cyberspace
After 5 years, our country is really better, all people enjoy development results
The Prime Minister stated that our Party has recognized this opportunity early and is actively proposing major guidlines and policies. Both the political system and the people need exert efforts and determination to turn opportunities into advantages, turn advantages into resources, turn resources into results, and maintaiin sustainable development for the country. … [Read more...] about After 5 years, our country is really better, all people enjoy development results