Human consumption of natural resources

In that context, with the determination to implement international human rights commitments, including the UPR recommendations that Vietnam has approved, the Vietnamese Government has quickly introduced synchronous and effective policies and measures, with the top priority of controlling epidemics to protect the health of the people; at the same time, minimizing the impact of the epidemic on the economy, maintaining and restoring production and business, ensuring employment, social security and people's lives, especially the vulnerable people. So far, Vietnam has basically controlled the COVID-19 epidemic, leading to a "new normal" state. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Vietnam's economic growth is expected to reach 2.4% in 2020, one of the highest rates in the world. Vietnam's National Assembly also sets the target for economic growth at 6% in 2021. … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic

Regarding ensuring minimum education: Programs and policies to support education for children of poor households, ethnic minorities and disadvantaged areas have been implemented effectively. Education universalization has been completed ahead of schedule from preschool to junior high school, in which the rate of 5-year-old children going to preschool reaches 99%, children attending school at the right age for primary education is 99% upper secondary school is over 90% of the percentage of children with disabilities attending school reaches 60%. … [Read more...] about Human rights are the essence of our regime

Compared to the already submitted NDC, the contribution on mitigation in the updated NDC has significantly increased in terms of both reduced emissions volume (compared to BAU) and reduction percentage with Vietnam’s domestic resources. More specifically, the emissions reduction has increased by 21.2 million tCO2eq (from 62.7 million tonnes of CO2eq to 83.9 million tonnes of CO2eq), equal to an increase of emission reduction of 1 percent (from 8 percent to 9 percent). … [Read more...] about Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030

Fifthly, building a comprehensive information system on ethnic minorities: it is impossible to develop appropriate and quality laws and policies without mechanisms and measures to collect data and objective information on all aspects of ethnic minorities. On the other hand, the results of ensuring rights must also be reflected through such information systems. This system often includes assessments of ethnic minority groups, assessments of state agencies, social organizations, and international organizations. … [Read more...] about Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities

Regardless of the circumstances, the Government has identified the limitations and difficulties, such as economic growth not commensurate with the potentials, the life of a part of the population is not guaranteed, the income level is still low, the quality of education and health still has many shortcomings in general. … [Read more...] about After 5 years, our country is really better, all people enjoy development results