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29 March 2019
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Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative at the Workshop to launch the report “Towards a comprehensive national policy for an ageing in Viet Nam”
Ms. Pham Thi Hai Chuyen, Former Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs/ Chairperson of the Viet Nam Committee for Older Persons; Mr. Nguyen Van Tien, Former Vice Chairman of the... Read more
27 March 2019
Statement
Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative at the Launching event on “Branding design competition for the National Action Month on GE and GBV”
Mr. Pham Ngoc Tien, Director of Gender Equality Department, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs; Mr. Kim Jinoh, Director, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Viet Nam;... Read more
27 March 2019
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Launching event on “Branding design competition for the National Action Month on Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence”
HANOI, March 27, 2019 – In response to the National Action Month on Gender Equality (GE) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Control (from 15 November - 15 December), a competition on... Read more
26 March 2019
Statement
Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative at the Orientation Workshop on the Development of the Technical Guidance on Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Secondary Teachers in Viet Nam
Ms. Nguyen Thi Nghia, Vice Minister of Education and Training; Representatives from the National Assembly, Ministry of Home Affairs, representatives from provinces, Embassies, International... Read more
8 March 2019
Statement
Op-Ed: From "City of Peace" to Safe Cities for Women and Girls
Written by United Nations Resident Coordinator Kamal Malhotra and four heads of UN agencies in Viet Nam: Elisa Fernandez (UN Women), Astrid Bant (UNFPA), Michael Croft (UNESCO) and Caitlin Wiesen (... Read more
10 December 2018
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"Red Carding” Violence Against Women and Girls
HA NOI, 10/12/2018 - The Australian Embassy today hosted a special event as part of The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. With the theme of ‘Red Carding’ Violence Against Women and... Read more
7 December 2018
Statement
Speech of Ms. Astrid Bant, UNFPA Representative, at the Workshop "Justice for survivors of Sexual Violence"
Mr. Pham Ngoc Tien, Director of Department for Gender Equality, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs; Ms. Nguyen Van Anh, Director of CSAGA; Representatives of MOLISA and other line... Read more
7 December 2018
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Workshop “Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence - Voice of the Insiders"
HA NOI, 7/12/2018 - Today in Hanoi, a workshop on "Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence: Voice of the Insiders" was jointly held by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the United... Read more
5 December 2018
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Violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights
Hanoi (VNA) – Women are more reluctant to report incidents of sexual assault against them and seek support than physical violence, Deputy Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen... Read more
25 November 2018
Statement
Renewing our pledge to end violence against women and girls
Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Statement by the Heads of UN agencies, UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF and UN WOMEN, calling for solidarity with... Read more

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