A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.

Over the past decades, Vietnam has made strides in protecting children’s rights, especially efforts to reduce child labour, one of the most daunting challenges in developing countries.

Vietnam currently ranks 32nd worldwide in economic scale and is among the top 20 countries in trade and foreign investment.

A new annual award honors simple moments of joy and celebrates Vietnam’s human rights progress.

Amid escalating violence between Israel and Palestine, Vietnam has called for a two-state solution, urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect civilians.

Since 2009, Vietnam has pardoned nearly 100,000 prisoners through its amnesty program, reinforcing a commitment to human rights and reintegration.

In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties.