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
Rethinking nature challenging disciplinary boundaries
After 5 years, our country is really better, all people enjoy development results
The Prime Minister cited data from international organizations such as: The Economist magazine in August 2020 ranked Vietnam in the top 16 most successful emerging economies in the world; according to the World Bank, with an average economic growth of 6.8% a year in the 2016-2019 period, Vietnam is in the top 10 of the highest growing countries. … [Read more...] about After 5 years, our country is really better, all people enjoy development results
Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic
The UN Human Rights Council's UPR mechanism was established in 2008 and is one of the outstanding successes, built on the principles of transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, promoting dialogue and cooperation between countries. With a consistent policy on the protection and promotion of human rights, Vietnam attaches special importance to and always fully and seriously implement its obligations and commitments in line with UPR mechanism, including the implementation of approved UPR recommendations. During cycle three, Vietnam received 291 recommendations from 122 countries and accepted 241 of them. On December 31, 2019, the Vietnamese Prime Minister approved the Master Plan to implement UPR recommendations cycle three, which Vietnam approved in Decision No. 1974/QD-TTg. … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic
Organic farmers reap fruit of investment due to growing demand
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the agricultural sector’s organic farming area increased from 53,350ha in 2016 to 237,693ha in 2019; 46 of the 63 provinces/cities nationwide are engaged in organic agricultural production; 17,168 farmers and 97 businesses are involved in organic agricultural production; and 60 enterprises export organic produce worth a total of US$335 million per year. Vietnamese organic farm produce is sold domestically and exported to 180 countries and territories worldwide, including the US, the EU, China, Japan, Germany, the UK, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Russia, Singapore, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, among others, according to a survey published in 2020 by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). … [Read more...] about Organic farmers reap fruit of investment due to growing demand
