Visitors view photos on display at the exhibition. —VNA/VNS Photo Trần Lê Lâm

ĐÀ NẴNG — The exhibition Agent Orange – Conscience and Justice opened at the Đà Nẵng Museum on July 22, featuring more than 400 photographs, documents and artefacts on the consequences of Agent Orange/dioxin in Việt Nam and efforts to support victims.

It is jointly organised by the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA), the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Chemical Corps, with participation from the National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET), VAVA Đà Nẵng, the Political Department of Military Region 5 and the Political Department of the Naval Service.

The exhibition depicts the Agent Orange disaster in Việt Nam as well as the Party, State and military’s efforts to address post-war consequences and activities by victim associations, local authorities, organisations, businesses and communities in caring for and supporting those affected. 

Additional displays also honour collectives and individuals with significant contributions to this work, including Military Region 5 in Đà Nẵng and related units, as well as NACCET’s project to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with Agent Orange.

VAVA President Lieutenant General Nguyễn Hữu Chính said the exhibition is part of a series of activities marking the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Việt Nam (August 10, 1961–2026), the Day for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims (August 10) and the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

He noted that Đà Nẵng remains one of the localities most severely and persistently affected by toxic chemicals after the war. The city has more than 37,700 residents who rendered services to the revolution, including about 4,790 exposed to toxic chemicals. Among 17,350 people affected by toxic chemicals, nearly 3,900 benefit from policies for persons with disabilities.

Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi said the exhibition carries profound humanitarian significance, helping educate younger generations about revolutionary traditions, patriotism, gratitude and mutual support, while raising awareness among the public and international friends about the consequences of Agent Orange in Việt Nam.

She added that alongside implementing State policies, Đà Nẵng has mobilised social resources to provide healthcare, livelihood support and better living conditions for victims to facilitate their integration into the community.

For the occasion, the association, agencies, businesses and organisations at home and abroad donated more than VNĐ1.42 billion (nearly US$54,000) for houses, gifts and livelihood support for Agent Orange victims and their families in Đà Nẵng.

The exhibition runs until August 21 and will also be available online via trienlamdacam.vn, the Chemical Corps portal and the VAVA website. —  VNA/VNS