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
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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
Thai PM makes human rights protection a national agenda
Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha (Photo: malaysiandigest.com) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Thai Prime Minister has made human rights protection a national agenda, in order to reduce human rights violations in the country. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government aims to protect human rights in order to promote national peace and order, boost credibility in the international community, and create an environment that is suitable for a democratic system of international standards. He said the government has continued to educate the public of their rights and duties and has refrained from infringing upon people's rights. … [Read more...] about Thai PM makes human rights protection a national agenda
Indonesia pledges to promote human rights
At the meeting (Source: http://aa.com.tr) Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein have discussed the role played by Indonesia in helping Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled Myanmar for Bangladesh. During a meeting with Al-Hussein in Jakarta on February 6, Widodo stressed Indonesia’s commitment to protecting human rights. He also mentioned challenges in handling the issue, and highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in addressing human rights issues. For his part, Al-Hussein called on Indonesia to make more efforts and devise solutions to the issue. He said he hopes Indonesia can uphold its role as a major Muslim country in solving human rights issues. At the meeting, the two sides also debated other matters, including revising Indonesia’s Penal Code.-VNA … [Read more...] about Indonesia pledges to promote human rights
Vietnam releases its white book on human rights
The document provides updated information about the laws, policies, efforts and achievements of the State of Vietnam in ensuring human rights, once more confirming the fact that Vietnam has closely followed international norms in ensuring the protection and promotion of human rights of its people. Earlier, in 2005, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam published a book titled “Achievements in protection and promotion of human rights in Vietnam” providing an overall and systematic view of the legal system, institutions, policies, efforts and achievements of the State of Vietnam in protecting human rights. This time, the white book consists of four chapters, presenting information showing restless efforts of Vietnam in perfecting its legal system and legal enforcement in ensuring the rights of the people. The rights of the people include the right to equality and non-discrimination in front of the law; the right to privacy; the right to freedom of travel and residence; … [Read more...] about Vietnam releases its white book on human rights
Vietnam asks for impartial view on its human rights achievements
She made the remark at a regular press conference in Hanoi on January 18 in response to the Vietnam News Agency’s question about Vietnam’s viewpoint on some partners having shown interest in the country’s promotion and protection of human rights recently.She said: “Human rights are the common value of mankind, yet there are differences in approaches to and priorities on human rights due to differences in history, culture, political regimes and development levels. This is a normal fact in international relations, but the important thing is that we need to be ready to cooperate and dialogue in cooperative and constructive spirit and with mutual respect.”Vietnam is maintaining dialogues on human rights with some countries and partners to enhance mutual understanding, share experience, and open up bilateral cooperation opportunities in terms of human rights, Hang noted.The spokesperson said Vietnam has made important progress in promoting human rights. In the … [Read more...] about Vietnam asks for impartial view on its human rights achievements
Media play an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam
Media play an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam. Photo for illustration Vietnam is a small country on the world map. This is a country that has experienced many wars, embargos and sanctions, and what peace has brought back in recent years is illustrated through the lens of the media and the right to access to information shows that Vietnamese citizens further enjoy human rights and citizens’ rights, all of which are recognized by the international community. The media circle in Vietnam plays an important role in this process. According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, by June 2017, the country had 982 registered media agencies, including 193 newspapers, 639 magazines, and 150 online media. The statistics also reveal that over 17,000 journalists were granted press cards. This number of media agencies represent voices of all associations, organizations, professional groups etc., so in short, everyone has a chance to voice their concerns via … [Read more...] about Media play an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam
Impossible to distort the truth about human rights in Vietnam
Yet there still exist misleading opinions that distort the actual human rights situation in Vietnam. No matter what tricks and machinations the hostile and reactionary forces resort to, they cannot deny the achievements of Vietnam in ensuring and improving further the rights of its people. The consistent view of the VCP and State of Vietnam is that human rights are guaranteed and enforced by the Constitution and law. Since its birth, the State of Vietnam has placed human rights in the center of its tasks. In the Declaration of Independence giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly declared to the world, “Vietnam has the right to be a free and independent country and in fact is so already. The entire Vietnamese people are determined to mobilize all their physical and mental strength, to sacrifice their lives and property in order to safeguard their independence and liberty.” Subsequently, human rights-related contents were developed … [Read more...] about Impossible to distort the truth about human rights in Vietnam
Vietnamese people perceive human rights as their traditions
Immediately after becoming a member of the United Nations Organization (UN) in 1977, Vietnam adhered to international conventions on human rights in the 1980s of the 20th century. This demonstrated the country’s great efforts as it had just undergone a fierce war, and was facing numerous difficulties on all political, economic, social and cultural fronts. All Vietnamese citizens over 18 years old have the right to vote in the national election. (File photo) It should also be noted that Vietnam had earlier adopted a number of international conventions, including the Geneva Conventions on the Protection of War Victims (in 1949), and another International Convention on Prisoners of War (1957). Vietnam’s accession to the international conventions on human rights in the 1980’s demonstrated its great efforts in protecting, honoring and promoting fundamental human rights in line with the international standards. So far, Vietnam has … [Read more...] about Vietnamese people perceive human rights as their traditions
Media plays an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam
Media plays an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam. Photo for illustration Vietnam is a small country on the world map. This is a country that has experienced many wars, embargos and sanctions, and what peace has brought back in recent years is illustrated through the lens of the media and the right to access to information shows that Vietnamese citizens further enjoy human rights and citizens’ rights, all of which are recognized by the international community. The media circle in Vietnam plays an important role in this process. According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, by June 2017, the country had 982 registered media agencies, including 193 newspapers, 639 magazines, and 150 online media. The statistics also reveal that over 17,000 journalists were granted press cards. This number of media agencies represent voices of all associations, organizations, professional groups etc., so in short, everyone has a chance to voice their concerns via … [Read more...] about Media plays an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam