Viet Nam Human Rights
»
Analysis-Comment
»
home
»
political-social
»
Profound understanding of civil society in Vietnam (Part 2)
Profound understanding of civil society in Vietnam (Part 2)
7/4/14
In recent years,
the hostile forces have also sought to promote formation of “political
pluralism, multi-party opposition” in Vietnam in which the premise has been
the formation of political civil society organizations.
Organization and
method of operation base on taking advantages of the digital space, statements,
supporting signatures as a moral commitment to form virtual civil society
organizations. For example, claims “Vietnam’s path movement”; “Statement 258” (statement
of Vietnam Blogger Network protesting against Vietnam stood for election to the
Human Rights Council of the United Nations and claimming for abolition of
Article 258, Criminal Code, 1999), “Statement on civil and political rights
enforcement”; Declaration for launching network of “Civil Society Forum”...
Notably, somebody has called for accelerating non-governmental organizations in
Vietnam
recently, called the hook between civil society organizations with international
NGOs... They even called civil movement should “move further” not only on the
internet forums but also forming groups in society according to the peaceful
and non-violent motto. The formation of civil groups was the first step.
Besides, they also found way to split the Party and State leaders. They openly
attacked the leadership of the Party and considered them as the “totalitarian regime”.
Corruption is due to the dictatorship of the Party... “Only political pluralism
and multi-party can fight corruption”... They also said only pluralistic system
can protect the territorial integrity of the Fatherland! Sometimes they blatantly
declared their goal is to “transform peaceful totalitarianism to democracy”.
Regarding mode of their
operations, firstly these organizations take advantages of the provisions of
the Constitution and the international conventions on human rights to attract
participants, publish articles, establish the founding team, group and cheer
for the “peaceful, non-violent activities”. On online forums, they focus on
demanding freedom of speech, press, especially the freedom of the internet in
order to develop their organizations and popularize opinions on Western democracy
and human rights. They exaggerate the mistakes, shortcomings of the Party and
the State; smearing and slandering many leaders of agencies and organizations especially
law enforcement agencies in order to erode the confidence of the people to the
Vietnam Communist Party and regime of socialist society.
Respecting, protecting
and ensuring human rights and civil rights including the right of forming associations,
the right to freedom of the press... are the nature of our Party and State.
This has been recorded in many documents of the Party and State. Platform for
national construction during the transitional period towards socialism adopted
in Congress XI inscribed: “Vietnam Communist Party respects the autonomy and
supporting voluntary, positive, creative activities and sincerely listen to
opinions from the Vietnamese Fatherland Front and contributions from the unions.
The Party and State have mechanisms and policies to facilitate the Vietnamese
Fatherland Front and people’s organizations operating effectively, performing
supervisory role and social debate”. Inheriting the previous Constitution, the 2013
Constitution constitutates rights of forming association in Article 2, Chapter
II: “Citizens have freedom of speech, freedom of the press, access to
information freely, free to assembly, association, demonstrations. The
implementation these rights prescribed by law”.
Although the law
on the right of forming associations under the 2013 Constitution is in the
process of building but in practice this right was guaranteed in Vietnam.
Many civil society organizations with the voluntary, self-reliance in all
aspects of life and have a positive contribution on the social sector, particularly
in terms of humanity, charity, social security. Many non-governmental
organizations act in Vietnam.
These organizations are not only recognized but also supported by the State.
According to statistics published in the International Conference on
Cooperation between Vietnam
and non-government organizations (in 2 days of November 28 and 29, 2013 in Hanoi), the number of international non-government
organizations have relations with Vietnam are up to 990 in 2013.
The platform of
our Party as well as policies and laws of the State to the civil society
organizations are transparent and clear: Respecting and highly appreciating
every voluntary social organizations towards the goal of building a civilized
society in which human rights and civil rights are better secured. It can not
be denied that there are mistakes, shortcomings in our country but in reality
our Party, State and people have realized and determine to overcome. Therefore,
we do not accept anyone - individuals or social groups at all level to abuse the
right to set up and operate the so-called civil society for power or for state
power, abolish political regime, deprive the basic achievements of Vietnam's
revolution in nearly a century.
Popular Posts
-
Religion is a part of the spiritual life in society, this phenomenon of the superstructure has been strongly changed with economic - social... -
Vietnam has just done well for the second cycle of Universal Periodical Review (UPR) in Geneva, Switzerland. So, what’s the UPR? an... -
Thai people in Shutdown Bangkok protests Not until this crisis, we have realized the ne... -
Representatives from foreign countries congratulate Viet Nam on its election to the Human Rights Council for the first time on November ... -
A street flowers vendor in Hanoi Another new spring has come to Vietnam, bring... -
If nothing changes, there will be a preferential credit program with hundreds of thousands billion of capital for agriculture and r... -
Recently, several anti-governmental individuals have established series of illegal groups and organizations in the name of civil soci... -
Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private, nonprofit international broadcasting agency of the United States government that broadcasts and...
All comments [ 10 ]
Many individuals and organizations have taken advantages of this issue to execute every scheme to their personal interests.
We should learn and study carefully for profound nderstanding of the civil society as well as how to develop civil society correctly in Vietnam.
Do not allow civil society to become the signboards for hostile forces to execute their personal interests and political intrigues.
Pluralistic in Vietnam is clear intrigues of the hostile forces.
Do not exaggerate the importance of the matter, civil society will not be an impact on a solid society under the policies of the Vietnam Communist Party.
I support civil society if it works for the advancement of society.
This concept is not new but its connotation is variable in each society. If carrying connotations of Ưestern society to Vietnam, it is necessary to reconsider.
Civil society organizations must show their role and effectiveness in the development of our country so that this category is recognized by society itself.
I do not understand the function of these organizations!
The plot of taking advantage of these civil society organizations by the hostile forces is truly wicked.
Your comments