Human rights watch

Through this training session, attendees were provided with information about the results of Vietnam's foreign relations on human rights and forecast for 2021; lessons and methods to promote human rights propaganda in the coming time. The participants also discussed and shared experiences in the actual working process on human rights; the implementation of ethnic - religious policies at localities; results of communication and propaganda on human rights in Dak Lak province. … [Read more...] about The role of journalists is indispensable for protection of human rights

Experts attending the seminar "International Law on cyberspace" said that, after taking effect for 1 year, Vietnam's Law on Cyber Security has contributed to improving the effectiveness of the protection of benefits. legitimate interests of organizations and individuals in cyberspace, the efficiency of the protection of sovereignty, national security and interests, legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals in cyberspace, building a healthy cyberspace environment, creating an equal environment of obligations, responsibilities and interests between domestic and foreign businesses. At the same time, it helps create legal mechanisms to combat cybercriminals, better guarantee human rights. … [Read more...] about Law on Cyber Security contributes to better guarantee human rights

It is important to mention one of the initiatives that marked Vietnam's term as a member of the UN Human Rights Council (2014-2016) on climate change. As a member of the UN Human Rights Council, Vietnam proposed initiatives related to efforts to respond to the impacts of climate change, ensure the rights of vulnerable groups, and achieve sustainable development goals. Under Vietnam’s initiative, a resolution on climate change co-authored by Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh focusing on the impact of climate change on women's rights was approved by the UN Human Rights Council. … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Vietnam’s strong political commitment to protection of human rights

Climate change is a topic that has been discussed widely in recent years, bringing great concern to all countries around the world and a phenomenon that seriously impedes human development and efforts to protect human rights. More and more severe and unpredictable floods, droughts, and storms kill hundreds of thousands of people worldwide each year, leaving people homeless and exacerbating epidemics in the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – a typical case of integrating human rights protection

In August, the Can Tho City People's Court also held a meeting to consider premature release of nine prisoners on conditions. Based on the opinions and recommendations of the People’s Procuracy, the relevant agencies of Can Tho City decided to prematurely release 9 prisoners who were serving sentences at the Can City Police Detention Center and district—level detention houses. … [Read more...] about Premature release of prisoners on conditions: Preventing recidivism, ensuring human rights