VN to bring a million back to work by year-end The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has set a target of bringing a million workers back to work by the end of 2021.

Children orphaned due to COVID-19 need another family: official The Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has asked localities to promptly offer support to children whose parents have died of COVID-19, emphasising that a family environment is now best for them.

UNFPA associated with Việt Nam’s achievements in reproductive health

On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of Việt Nam joining the United Nations (September 20), Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA Representative in Việt Nam, granted an exclusive interviewed to the Vietnam News Agency about cooperation between the UN organisation and Vietnamese partners over the past four decades as well as future development prospect, especially in sexual and reproductive health.

Nearly $40m in aid given to informal workers in 19 southern localities

 Nineteen southern provinces and cities have provided relief aid for more than 635,000 informal workers with a total amount of nearly VNĐ911 billion (US$40 million).

COVID pandemic increases unemployment rate

The COVID-19 pandemic has had great impact on the labour market, with the unemployment rate increasing, according to the Department of Employment.

Agent Orange, a war legacy affecting generations

Việt Nam has experienced several decades of war and the country is still suffering from this legacy. Dioxin, or Agent Orange, remains one such challenge that the Government of Việt Nam and its citizens are still grappling with today. As Việt Nam reaches sixty years since the chemical was first used in the war in the country, it is important we do not forget the victims of this tragedy.

Gender gap among ethnic groups in Việt Nam remains substantive and persistent: report1

Việt Nam needs to solve persistent gender issues in ethnic minority communities that are affecting women and girls, according to reports conducted by a group of international organisations and local authorities. 

Community awareness key to reducing childhood drownings

Việt Nam needs to have better solutions to integrate drowning prevention and control in climate change programmes, particularly interested in young children.

Second COVID-19 support package proposed The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) is collecting opinions from ministries and agencies to complete a draft resolution on policies to support labourers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event “Hope in Class – Ending Violence against Children at School” held successfully “Hope in Class – Ending Violence against Children at School” was held on Saturday featuring views from parents, students and experts in in child psychology and child protection.