50 years of progress for children in Viet Nam

Highlights

This report, "50 Years of Progress for Children in Viet Nam, Opportunities and Investments for Future Generations," offers a comprehensive review of Viet Nam’s journey in advancing children’s progress from 1975 to 2025. It highlights the nation’s achievements, challenges, and lessons learned across four fundamental rights - survival, development, protection, and participation - using the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) as its analytical framework. The report explores the evolving legal and policy landscape, the roles of government, international partners, and communities, as well as the impact of major trends such as digital transformation, climate change, and demographic shifts. It also identifies remaining gaps and provides strategic recommendations to ensure that every child in Viet Nam can thrive in an inclusive, safe, and sustainable environment. This evidence-based assessment is designed to inform policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders as Viet Nam looks ahead to 2045 and beyond.