In the context of globalization and constant social changes, Vietnam is affirming its strong commitment to protecting and promoting human rights. Despite its impressive achievements, the country still faces many challenges, from social inequality to the impact of climate change. With a clear roadmap and determination to overcome difficulties, Vietnam continues to promote human rights priorities, emphasizing the role of the rule of law, sustainable development and the rights of vulnerable groups.
Vietnam strengthens protection of rights for vulnerable groups under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) |
Vietnam's progress in protecting human rights under the UPR mechanism |
The national report on the protection and promotion of human rights in Vietnam under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle IV of the United Nations Human Rights Council, published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has identified eight priorities and commitments to promote and protect human rights in Vietnam in the coming time. These priorities not only demonstrate the government's determination but also reflect the responsibility of the whole society in building a fair and equal future for all citizens.
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| The Vietnamese delegation participated in the Dialogue Session on Vietnam's National Report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle IV of the United Nations Human Rights Council, May 2024. (Photo: VNA) |
Specifically, Vietnam pledges to continue prioritizing the building of a socialist rule-of-law state in Vietnam, perfecting the legal system and policies, and increasing resources for sustainable and inclusive development, promoting democracy, enhancing the effectiveness of the socialist rule-of-law state, and strengthening the internalization of international treaties on human rights into Vietnamese law.
Vietnam will strengthen measures, policies and resources to better ensure all basic human rights in economic, social, cultural, civil and political areas according to generally recognized international standards, improve the efficiency of public service provision, strengthen administrative reform efforts, effectively implement the national green and digital transformation strategy, improve people's access to information, and promote the development of press and media.
Vietnam is committed to fully implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), expanding the social security system, reducing social inequality, ensuring the enjoyment of basic human rights by vulnerable groups, narrowing the gap in development levels between geographical areas and population groups, reducing multidimensional poverty, and supporting people's livelihoods. In this direction, ensuring the full, effective and constructive participation of international development partners, including UN development agencies, businesses, socio-political and professional organizations, mass organizations and non-governmental organizations at home and abroad is an important measure, especially for enhancing the promotion of the experience, knowledge and resources of these entities to contribute to the socio-economic development process.
Vietnam will prioritize raising awareness among cadres, civil servants, the business community and the people about human rights, especially international conventions, treaties and documents on human rights to which Vietnam is a member.
Continue to promote gender equality and the advancement of women; mainstream gender aspects in policy consultation, development and implementation; prevent all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls.
Vietnam commits to promoting cooperation with countries, United Nations mechanisms, and regional organizations on human rights in the spirit of equality, respect for international law, non-interference in internal affairs, towards capacity building and technical assistance to bring benefits and more fully enjoy human rights to people in reality.
Vietnam will actively promote its role as a member of the Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term to promote priority issues of developing countries, including gender equality, vulnerable groups, and responses to non-traditional security challenges such as climate change, food security, and the promotion of labor rights, health and medical care.
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| The first mock session of the “Children's National Assembly” - 2023. (Photo: quochoi.vn) |
Finally, Vietnam has increased its participation and made practical contributions to promoting cooperation within ASEAN on human rights, especially at the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and in implementing the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration.
Speaking at the Dialogue Session on Vietnam's National Report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle IV of the United Nations Human Rights Council on May 7, 2024, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet said: "Vietnam attaches great importance to the UPR mechanism and its principles of transparency, objectivity, dialogue and cooperation. For Vietnam, UPR is not simply a responsibility to review and report. We consider each UPR cycle an opportunity to identify difficulties, challenges, areas that can be improved, and specific actions to turn recommendations into real changes in people's lives."
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