Press releases
Launch of Viet Nam’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2010-2011: Disparities for Children and Women Persist
Ha Noi, 16 December 2011 – Viet Nam’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2010-2011 report, launched today in Ha Noi, reveals persisting disparities in the lives and well-being of children and women in Viet Nam.
Mass media campaign on exclusive breast feeding & complementary feeding to reduce the rates of stunting and malnutrition in Viet Nam.
Hà Nội – On the occasion of the micronutrient week in Viet Nam, a mass media campaign on exclusive breastfeeding & complementary feeding was launched today.
UNICEF commends ratification by viet nam of the hague convention on inter-country child adoption
Ha Noi, 28 November 2011 – UNICEF applauds the recent ratification by Viet Nam of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation with respect to Inter-country Adoption.
Thousands of Vietnamese children benefit from UNICEF and Procter & Gamble’s project on water and sanitation in primary schools
Dong Thap, 26 November 2011 - UNICEF and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have completed a US$275,000 project to provide water and sanitation facilities in primary schools and educate children, parents and teachers about hygienic practices.
Government of Viet Nam and UNICEF Agree on Way Forward for Planning and Monitoring Reform of the SEDP
Ninh Thuan, 3 November 2011 – At a two-day workshop organised jointly with UNICEF in Ninh Thuan, the Government of Viet Nam reaffirmed its commitment, with continued support from UNICEFAt a two-day workshop organised jointly with UNICEF in Ninh Thuan, the
Viet Nam launches first ever national programme on child protection
Ha Noi, 6 October 2011– The first ever National Programme on Child Protection is being launched today by the Government of Viet Nam.
UN attributes latest reform success to national leadership
Ha Noi, 22 September – The UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF Executive Boards on 13 September approved the joint Viet Nam Common Country Programme Document (CCPD) for 2012-2016.
National Children’s Forum 2011 “Children in a safe and friendly environment”
The National Children’s Forum is where children can express their ideas and aspirations for the implementation of children’s rights.
Breast Milk – Let’s Talk About Love!
August 1 2011, Ha Noi – This year, World Breastfeeding Week focuses globally on the importance of communication in supporting breastfeeding mothers all over the world.
“Yahoo! Safely” Launched To Help Create a Safer Internet Environment For Users In Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh City, May 31, 2011 – Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO), the premier digital media company, today announced the launch of Yahoo! Safely Viet Nam, an initiative designed to help Internet users make safe and smarter choices online.
Comprehensive situation analysis of children in Dien Bien helps policy makers address children’s issues
HANOI, 12 May 2011 – Rapid economic and social progress has been made over the past two decades in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien.
Viet Nam hosts largest world conference on drowning prevention
Ha Noi, 11 May 2011 – The Government of Viet Nam is hosting an important conference on drowning prevention this week.
USAID contributes to UNICEF Child Adoption Programme in Viet Nam
Ha Noi, 26 April 2011 - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a US$300,000 grant to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Viet Nam to support a child adoption activity that will be implemented from 2011-2013
Joint press release of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the United Nations Childrens Fund - Prime Minister approves first comprehensive National Programme on Child Protection
Ha Noi, 14 March 2011 – While Viet Nam has achieved impressive economic growth and social progress, the country is facing a growing need to protect its children.
UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2011 report calls for more investment in adolescents to break the cycles of poverty and inequity
Ha Noi, 28 February 2011 – Thanks to committed investments in early and middle childhood (children up to nine-years-old) in Viet Nam, the lives of many young children have been saved, and in many cases significantly improved.
Actor Xuan Bac became goodwill ambassador for water and sanitation in Viet Nam
Xuan Bac, a well-known actor has been selected to be the Goodwill Ambassador for Water and Sanitation by the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, Lien Aid and UNICEF.
Burn out the word “stigma”, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador sends a message against discrimination of people living with HIV.
UNICEF Good Will Ambassador, Vu Nguyen Ha Anh, joined a thousand teenagers in Hanoi in the Dance for Life event, which aimed to raise awareness on HIV and AIDS and challenge stigma and discrimination of people living with HIV.
Officials from 28 Countries Gather in Beijing for Strategic Talks on Child Rights
Beijing, 4 November 2010 – Senior government ministers and officials from 28 countries across Asia and the Pacific gathered in Beijing today for the High Level Meeting on Co-operation for Child Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region.
UNICEF and Procter & Gamble join efforts to improve water and sanitation facilities in primary schools
UNICEF and global consumer product provider Procter & Gamble (P&G) have joined forces to provide water and sanitation facilities in primary schools in Viet Nam and educate children, parents and teachers about hygienic practices.
Making Clean Hands a Priority for More than Just a Day
For the third annual Global Handwashing Day, more than 200 million schoolchildren, parents, teachers, celebrities and government officials around the world will lather up, but at the end of the day, they aim to have more than just clean hands.
Ministry of Health and United Nations launch national measles campaign targeting 7.5 million children under five
Launching ceremony in Da Nang of the national measles supplementary vaccination campaign which is being organized by the Ministry of Health, with support from two United Nations (UN) agencies in Viet Nam, UNICEF and WHO.Launching ceremony in Da Nang of th
UNICEF’s 'Analysis of the situation of children in Viet Nam 2010' calls for reducing disparities for children
Ha Noi, 31 August 2010 – Viet Nam has made tremendous progress for its children in a remarkably short period of time, with unprecedented reduction in under five mortality rates and poverty.
Ten steps to successful breastfeeding: A call for action to health care providers and communities
Although exclusive breastfeeding is the most complete form of nutrition for infants and small children during the first six months of life, only 10 per cent of children in Viet Nam are breastfed exclusively during this critical period of their lives.
Model Vu Nguyen Ha Anh appointed UNICEF Viet Nam Goodwill Ambassador
Ha Noi, 18 August 2010 – Internationally renowned model Vu Nguyen Ha Anh, is joining the ranks of over 270 national Goodwill Ambassadors that are supporting UNICEF around the world to increase public awareness of the rights of children and women.
Provinces Committed to Reducing High Child Drowning Rates
Ha Noi, 16 July 2010 – Leaders of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), representatives from other relevant ministries, mass organizations and leaders from 15 provinces signed an agreement today
Governments, Donors and United Nations Commit to Champion Delivering as One at Global Conference in Viet Nam
“Much has been achieved, more needs to be done. Delivering as One is the future for UN development activities”, Governments and United Nations representatives stated at an international gathering on UN reform efforts which took place in HN 14-16/06/2010
From Vision to Action – Viet Nam celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Viet Nam
Ha Noi, 23rd February 2010 – In the spirit of the lunar new year (Tet), Viet Nam proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
New approach to child poverty developed for Viet Nam
To introduce and advocate for the adoption of a new approach to child poverty, a National Conference has been jointly organized in Ha Noi today by MOLISA, MPI and UNICEF.To introduce and advocate for the adoption of a new approach to child poverty, a Nati
World Water Day 2009 - Managing the world’s water resources key for future generations
NEW YORK/HANOI - 22 March 2009 – World Water Day 2009 calls for collective action to tackle the issue of access to safe drinking water and water sharing.NEW YORK/HANOI - 22 March 2009 – World Water Day 2009 calls for collective action to tackle the issue
