Vietnam prioritises child right protection: ambassador
Vietnam always pays attention to and prioritises protecting children's rights in armed conflicts, said Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese delegation in Geneva.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese delegation in Geneva (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam always pays attentionto and prioritises protecting children's rights in armed conflicts, said AmbassadorLe Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese delegation in Geneva.
She was speaking at a dialogue with Virginia Gamba, SpecialRepresentative of the UN Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict,within the 44th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
The ambassador expressed her concern over and condemnedacts of violence and violations of children's rights, saying Vietnam is willingto cooperate and share experience in this field.
She called on relevant sides to observe basicprinciples of international humanitarian law and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to protect civilians, especially children in armed conflicts,take practical measures to minimise the adverse impact of armed conflicts onchildren, step by step find basic solutions to deal with the root cause ofconflicts, conduct national reconciliation and promote sustainable development,while helping children who had participated in armed conflicts reintegrate intothe community.
In her remarks, Virginia Gamba said throughout 2019children continued to be the primary victims of armed conflicts.
Last year, some 4,400 incidents of denial ofhumanitarian access to children were verified, as compared to 795 incidents ofthis nature in 2018: an exponential increase and the highest one for anyviolation in any one year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has added another grim layer tothis reality: with lockdowns and school closures we are at risk of seeingincreasing cases of military use of empty buildings and of attacks on healthfacilities, she said.
Representatives from countries, the UNICEF andnon-governmental organisations called for a ceasefire to facilitatehumanitarian aid, integrate the protection of child rights into peace talks andpost-conflict reconstruction.
They also recommended that countries raise awarenessand commit to protecting child rights in armed conflicts, improve the effectand efficiency of legal punishment mechanisms towards perpetrators and fullycomply with international human rights standards and relevant internationallaw.
Regarding environmental impacts on children's rights,the meeting heard that WHO estimates that every year, the deaths of 1.7 millionchildren under the age of five are due to environmental factors – notably airand water pollution and exposure to toxic substances. Twelve million childrenin developing countries experience permanent brain damage due to lead poisoning.
Many countries shared their view on the responsibilityof governments in ensuring children's rights and human rights to live in a greenenvironment, and called for more intensive and extensive cooperation betweengovernments, businesses, research institutes and organisations in thisregard./.
A policy dialogue on “Ensuring Child Right of being protected from all forms of discrimination” took place in Hanoi on November 7 to advocate the enforcement of policies and law on child rights.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has affirmed the ASEAN’s strong commitments in promoting and ensuring the rights of children in both regional and global scales through dialogue, partnership and cooperation, helping to build a future of peace, stability and prosperity.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese delegation in Geneva (Photo: VNA)
