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Female lawmakers urged to strengthen legislative role, stay close to voters
Established under Resolution No. 273/NQ-UBTVQH16 issued by the NA Standing Committee on May 26, 2026, the group has 150 members. Its standing board has nine members, including one chairwoman, seven vice chairwomen and one member serving as secretary.
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Top leader calls on female NA deputies to help shape national development policies
Top leader To Lam called on female NA deputies to contribute proactively to lawmaking from the earliest stages, ensuring that policies are grounded in practical evidence, constitutional, consistent and enforceable. They should identify shortcomings before laws are adopted, put forward initiatives in the common interest, maintain their independent judgement and uphold integrity to prevent group interests from distorting policymaking.
Lawmakers propose scrapping employment service licences, expanding compulsory social insurance coverage
The draft law amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Social Insurance will authorise the NA Standing Committee to decide, based on Government proposals and socio-economic conditions, on compulsory coverage for people working without employment contracts and those on digital platforms with stable, regular jobs and incomes.
PM Le Minh Hung, NA President Tran Thanh Man meet with female lawmakers
Vietnam cooperates with UN to advance gender equality
Vietnam attends annual session of UN Women Executive Board
14th National Congress of Vietnam Women's Union wraps up
Vietnam affirms women’s indispensable role in lasting peace
Jun 18, 2026 21:29
Despite being hit by natural disasters and climate change, Vietnam continues to join the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), UN peacekeeping operations, ASEAN disaster management cooperation, and deploy search-and-rescue and humanitarian assistance teams to countries affected by disasters and crises, thus translating solidarity into concrete action and ensuring that humanitarian considerations remain at the centre of all response efforts.
Women's congress charts new direction for empowerment, development
Jun 18, 2026 15:19
Le Thi Thuy, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), highlighted the significant achievements recorded by the Union and women's movements during the previous term, saying Vietnamese women have continued to demonstrate resilience, creativity, intellectual capacity and a strong commitment to national development.
Women must become key architects of national development: NA Chairman
Jun 18, 2026 15:13
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said on June 18 that women should not only participate in the process but also become one of the key forces shaping the country’s future.
Bangkok achieves landmark gender equality milestone with UNDP award
Apr 29, 2026 10:22
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt described the award as more than a symbolic achievement, reflecting deep institutional reforms aimed at building a city where policies and services are inclusive, equitable and responsive to all citizens.
Gender equality promotion - A shared responsibility of society: Ambassador
Apr 02, 2026 16:12
Breaking barriers” is not only reflected in symbolic, high-profile achievements, but more importantly in ensuring equal opportunities for women and girls in all circumstances, Viet stressed, affirming that Vietnamese women have always been a core and pioneering force, from safeguarding the nation to advancing its socio-economic development. He also shared Vietnam’s notable achievements in promoting gender equality as well as protecting and supporting victims of gender-based violence.
National Assembly and People's Council elections: The percentage of female candidates in Hanoi exceeds 40%
Feb 26, 2026 16:58
The percentage of women nominated as candidates for National Assembly representatives reached 43.6% (17/39 people); for City People's Council representatives reached 42% (86/205 people); and for commune-level People's Council representatives reached 44.8% (2,324/5,193 people).
Vietnam continues to ensure all human rights for everyone: ambassador
Jan 03, 2026 08:02
During the 2023–2025 term, the participation of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva at the UN Human Rights Council was guided by a consistent approach: constructive engagement, coherence, and keeping the council focused on practical solutions that improve people’s lives.
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