Hanoi: Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 4 for UN Women Country Representative in Vietnam Caroline Nyamayemombe and UNICEF Deputy Representative in Vietnam Michaela Bauer.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting was part of continued efforts to strengthen collaboration between Vietnam and United Nations bodies in addressing gender equality and child protection issues. The discussions included strategies to enhance the implementation of programs aimed at improving the welfare of women and children across Vietnam.
During the reception, Nguyen Thi Thanh emphasized the importance of international cooperation in achieving sustainable development goals related to gender equality and children’s rights. She expressed her appreciation for the ongoing support from UN Women and UNICEF in Vietnam and highlighted the positive impact of their initiatives.
Both UN representatives commended Vietnam’s progress in these areas and reiterated their commitment to working closely with the Vietnamese government. They also discussed potential areas for further collaboration, including education, health, and social welfare initiatives to better support vulnerable groups in the country.