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Vietnamese Women Celebrated for Their Vital Role in Country's Progress

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Prime Minister Pham highlighted the significant contributions of Vietnamese women to the country's remarkable development achievements over the past 80 years. He underscored their role in various sectors, including labor, national defense, and economic development, praising their tireless efforts in securing national independence, freedom, and prosperity. Vietnamese women have made significant strides in achieving gender equality, with 30.26 percent representation in the 15th National Assembly, surpassing global and regional averages. The country observes two national days annually to honor women, with a focus on promoting their contributions across all sectors.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnamese women have been respected and valued in Vietnamese culture, enjoying equal access to all fields of work.
  • The Communist Party of Vietnam recognizes the indispensable contributions of women to national development and independence.
  • Viet Nam has been recognized as one of the world's top 10 countries for implementing SDG 5 on gender equality and women's empowerment.
  • Women make up 30.26 percent of the 15th National Assembly, surpassing global and regional averages.
  • Viet Nam observes two national days annually to honor women, International Women's Day (March 8) and the founding anniversary of the Viet Nam Women's Union (October 20).
  • Vietnamese women are leading in UN peacekeeping operations, with women accounting for 16 percent of deployed personnel.
  • Prime Minister Pham paid tribute to exemplary female diplomats such as Nguyen Thi Binh and encouraged current female diplomats to continue contributing to the shared goals of the United Nations and their respective countries.
  • Female diplomats in Vietnam take pride in the proud traditions of the diplomatic sector and strive to drive the country's breakthrough development in a new era.

Statistics:

  • 30.26 percent: representation of women in the 15th National Assembly
  • 10: ranking of Viet Nam among countries implementing SDG 5 (gender equality and women's empowerment)
  • 8: March 8, International Women's Day observed in Viet Nam
  • 20: October 20, founding anniversary of the Viet Nam Women's Union
  • 16 percent: women's participation in UN peacekeeping operations

Sources:

  • Government of Vietnam
  • United Nations (SDG 5 and UN peacekeeping operations)

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