Dao Quang Vinh, Director General of the Institute of Labour Science and Social Affairs under Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (Source: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – It is crucial to mainstream women’s participation in Inclusive Business whether they are consumers, producers, workers and distributors, a Vietnamese official has said, noting that APEC can benefit much from the initiative because women’s full potentials will be tapped. The remark was made by Dao Quang Vinh, Director General of the Institute of Labour Science and Social Affairs under Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), at the 2017 APEC Seminar on Women as Prime Movers of Inclusive Business in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, on September 26. [APEC policy partnership promotes women’s economic … [Read more...] about Women’s participation in inclusive business crucial: official
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New helpline for child protection, 111, to be launched
The new emergency telephone number for child protection, 111, is expected to be put in use in December to receive calls and timely address children’s safety across the country (Photo plo.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The new emergency telephone number for child protection, 111, is expected to become operational in December. This number has been approved as the national child protection hotline by the Ministry of Information and Communications. “This number has the advantage of being convenient in communication, especially for child sex abuse, exploitation and trafficking, and is easy to remember for dialing," said Nguyen Cong Hieu, deputy director of the Centre for Consultation and Communication Services of the Childcare and Protection Department under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA). People who call the hotline will not have to pay phone call and … [Read more...] about New helpline for child protection, 111, to be launched
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Second action month for labour safety to be held in May 2018
The second action month for labour safety and hygiene will take place from May 1-31, 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The second action month for labour safety and hygiene will take place from May 1-31, 2018, with Ho Chi Minh City hosting the launching ceremony and national-scale activities. The information was revealed at a meeting by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in Hanoi on September 20 to review the first action month for labour safety and hygiene from May 1-31. Participants said that a wide range of activities were held during the action month such as implementing the Law on occupational safety and hygiene, taking measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases, and opening relevant training courses for workers. During the month, occupational accidents decreased by 0.38 percent and the number of fatalities and … [Read more...] about Second action month for labour safety to be held in May 2018
VAVA, MoLISA coordinate to support Agent Orange/dioxin victims
Vietnam has about 3 million AO victims, of whom 320,000 and their children are entitled for State’s support (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) –The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin (VAVA) inked an agreement in Hanoi on September 20 to further their coordination in supporting AO victims and protecting their rights and interests. The coordination will focus on communications work to accelerate the implementation of policies towards AO victims and joint efforts to take care of AO victims at rehabilitation and welfare centres. Between 2017-2020, the two sides will work together to provide vocational training and generate jobs for AO victims, helping them gain stable incomes and integrate into society, while expanding external activities to raise international community’s … [Read more...] about VAVA, MoLISA coordinate to support Agent Orange/dioxin victims
