A journey for every child in Viet Nam

50 years of partnership for Viet Nam’s children and 35 years since Viet Nam ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child

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For fifty years, UNICEF and the Government of Viet Nam have worked hand in hand to re-imagine what’s possible for every child. From urgent relief in the post-war years to national reforms today, our partnership has helped millions of children survive, learn, and thrive.  

2025 also marks 35 years since Viet Nam ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This moment is an opportunity to celebrate what has been achieved and to renew our commitment to the future of every girl and boy.  

Together, we can make the next 50 years even brighter. 


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A partnership growing ever closer 

UNICEF was the first UN agency to establish an office in Hanoi after the war. What began with emergency assistance quickly grew into one of UNICEF’s strongest and most enduring partnerships anywhere in the world. 

Over time, our work has moved: 

  • From relief to reconstruction
  • From projects to strategic frameworks
  • From pilots to reforms that reach every child 

Viet Nam then and now

In 1975, many children lacked safe water, nutrition, and healthcare. Too many never reached their fifth birthday, and too many were kept from school. 

By 2025, the picture is transformed:   

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These changes show what consistent commitment to children can achieve. 

Our programme at a glance 

Child Protection

No child should be exposed to violence, abuse, exploitation or neglect.

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Child Survival

Every child has a right to a healthy start to life and not only survive, but thrive. 

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Children and Climate Change

For every child, a liveable planet

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Education

Learning for all

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A shared vision for the future 

The Convention on the Rights of the Child remains our compass. Together, UNICEF and Viet Nam invite all partners - government, civil society, private sector, international allies, and communities - to join in building a future where every child enjoys every right. 

When children are safe, nurtured, and empowered, Viet Nam’s future will be brighter, stronger, and more inclusive - paving the way towards its goals of becoming a high-middle-income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2045. 

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Our promise: the next 50 years 

UNICEF is committed to turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities: 

Demographic transition

Demographic transition: As Viet Nam’s population ages, investing in today’s children is the key to sustaining growth and innovation. 

 

 


Climate resilience

Climate resilience: We are helping create child-centered climate adaptation programmes -from green schools to solar-powered sanitation.

 

 


Digital futures

Digital futures: We support our partners to bridge the digital divide and ensure a safe and inclusive digital world for girls and boys.

 

 


Equity and inclusion

Equity and inclusion: We will continue to prioritize children most at risk - ethnic minorities, children with disabilities, migrant children, and those in poverty. 

 

 


Join Us 

For half a century, UNICEF and Viet Nam have proven that progress is possible. But there is more to do, because no child should be left behind. 

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Photo exhibition: A legacy of partnership for child rights

50 years of UNICEF-Viet Nam partnership and 35 years since the country ratified the country ratified the convention on the rights of the child

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