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It is impossible to impose human rights criteria of one country on another: NA member

Major General Nguyen Thanh Hong, standing member of the National Assembly's National Defense and Security Committee, told VietNamNet that the Law on Cyber Security was created to ensure human rights and citizenship.

 

Freedom on the Internet must ensure human rights in cyberspace

Vietnam’s consistent view is not to prohibit the development of Internet, but its 'reverse side', which is contrary to cultural identity, national customs and traditions, and hinders social development.

 

Korean woman impressed with free Internet services in Vietnam

On Youtube, Kim Hye Ri, a former student at the Vietnamese studies faculty, Korea University of Foreign Languages said that she used to think South Korea was paradise for Internet and wifi, but she changed her thinking after a visit to Vietnam.

Meeting with PM Phan Van Khai opens way for Internet to enter Vietnam

The Internet was introduced to Vietnam quite late compared to other countries in Southeast Asia. 

Vietnam actively engages in UN Human Rights Council’s 44th session

A Vietnamese delegation, led by Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland – 

 

Vietnam promotes the rights of ethnic minorities by concrete actions

Vietnam always respects and guarantees the rights of the ethnic minorities. Vietnam’s system of legal documents and policies are built to conform to international law.

Ultimate value of human rights is protecting human lives

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has already killed tens of thousands of people around the world, Vietnam has been one of the few countries whose approach to containing the pandemic has been undeniably successful.

UN High Commissioner lauds Vietnam’s human rights achievements

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on February 18 applauded the achievements Vietnam has recently recorded in the field of human rights.

Protection of Vietnamese citizens abroad: A highlight

Facing unpredictable developments of many regions in the world, the protection of citizens has always been carried out by Vietnam under the motto "Active, timely, quick and effective protection".

 

International community highly appreciates Vietnam's efforts to ensure human rights

The most outstanding event in 2019 is Vietnam’s completion of the third cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) with very positive results.

Public-utility telecommunication policy: Narrowing the gap of information enjoyment among regions

Ensuring the right to information for all people is a consistent policy of the Vietnamese State so far, that is clearly stated in the Constitution and laws.

Protection of citizens: Top goal of migration management

Article 17 of the 2013 Constitution states: "Vietnamese citizens living abroad are protected by the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam".

 

For a safe, developed environment for women and children

Vietnam has always committed and determined to promote implementation of human rights of women and children. Let's review the progress in the approach, the legal system ... related to this field in recent years.

 

Gradually internalizing international labor standards to comply with labor commitments

The progressive provisions of the revised Labor Code will bring many benefits to Vietnam when it implements new-generation free trade agreements (FTA).

 

Religious freedom in Vietnam has changed a lot

Respecting and ensuring human rights and civil rights, including religious freedom, is a consistent policy of the Party and State of Vietnam.

Human rights are the goal, the driving force for national development

In the process of comprehensive renovation of the country, human rights have been expanded. Human rights are not only a goal but also a driving force for national development.

 

Vietnam on verge of joining high human development group

Vietnam is among the countries with the highest human development index (HDI) (0.63) and needs just 0.007 more points to be in the group of high HDI countries, according to a report from the UNDP.

Hunger eradication and poverty reduction to ensure sustainable human rights implementation

The Prime Minister has signed Decision No. 1722/QD-TTg approving the national target program on sustainable poverty reduction for the 2016 – 2020 period, which has added motivation for poverty reduction in Vietnam.

 

Vietnam actively contributes to drafting resolutions and co-sponsoring many initiatives

Recently, at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland), the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN) conducted its final discussions, passing 37 Resolutions and the Presidential Statement at the 42nd session.

 

Vietnam actively integrates with the world in ensuring human rights

Vietnam has achieved many successes in socio-economic development, contributing to maintaining regional and international peace and stability, and creating an important basis and prerequisite to ensure and enforce human rights.