On a mission More than 300 volunteers including athletes, officials, students and locals from the central city of Đà Nẵng took part in a marathon yesterday to call for stronger public awareness of preventing child trafficking and sexual abuse.

Woman offers hope to unfortunate children

One woman is always willing to help and offer hope to sexually abused and exploited children with her enthusiasm and kindness.

Economy continues to maintain growth momentum: NA official Việt Nam’s socio-economic situation has shown positive signs with the economy maintaining growth momentum in the first months of 2019, according to Nguyến Đức Kiên, vice chairman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Economics Committee.

In the fight against sexual assault, victim-blaming means deadlock

And be – a Vietnamese ride hailing service which has recently joined the market, in what appears to be a frantic effort, has kindly offered online advice called “two minutes of safety with be” in which female customers are recommended to “put on an extra jacket, wear a skirt long enough to cover your legs or consider booking a beCar (instead of beBike) for your privacy and comfort.”

Legal age for children should be adjusted for better protection Raising the age of children to 18 before they are legally classed as an adult is key to helping younger people access child protection services.

Principal arrested for student sexual abuse The scandal was brought to light late last year when an investigation by Vietnam Television found the 58-year-old principal took advantage of his position to call many male students to his office for so-called study checks.

Children raise their voices on important issues More than 160 young people, representing the 26 million children of Việt Nam, gathered in Hà Nội this week to express their concern over child-related issues and propose recommendations to State officials.

From handmaids to 'Homecoming': those other big Emmys takeaways Los Angeles — The Emmy nominations on Tuesday saw Game of Thrones and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel dominate nods for honors but there was plenty of recognition for other shows.

France open debate on femicide, domestic violence in September The French government will in September begin a major consultation on domestic violence in order to stamp out gender-based murder and violence against women, a minister said on Sunday.

Children, women need spaces free from violence

Safe spaces for women and children should be created to reduce violence and sexual abuse.