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Vietnam prioritises ensuring rights of female labourers

8/6/18
Ensuring the rights of female labourers in the workplace is a priority of the Vietnamese Government, said Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha.
Ha made the remarks at the plenary session of the 107th the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 5.
The official cited the issuance of laws and policies in Vietnam to enable women to improve their management and leadership capacity, and easily access capital.
She said programmes and projects on vocational training, employment, workplace safety, sustainable poverty reduction and support for female entrepreneurs have helped women approach job opportunities, join the labour market, escape from poverty and improve their economic rights.
Ha thanked the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for its support for Vietnam’s approval of resolutions on the reform of social insurance and salary policies.
Vietnam wishes to receive more support from the ILO and its members in accelerating the reform of labour-related laws, especially policies on social insurance and labour relations, and implementing the Vietnam-ILO national cooperation programme on sustainable employment in 2017-2021, she said.
The same day, Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Tran Van Ly also delivered a speech at the plenary session, introducing the Vietnamese Government’s guidelines and policies towards women.
He highlighted the VGCL’s attention to promoting gender equality, protecting rights of female workers and increasing the rate of female leaders in trade unions.
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John Smith 18/6/18 23:09

The implementation by Viet Nam of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women had resulted in the promotion of gender equality and the advancement of women in Viet Nam

Gentle Moon 18/6/18 23:12

The country had –- for the first time -- issued such important human rights documents as its Penal, Civil and Labour Codes and Land Law.

LawrenceSamuels 18/6/18 23:14

The principles of equality and non-discrimination were enshrined in the Vietnamese Constitution, protected by its legal system and enforced through concrete policies and plans of action

Red Star 18/6/18 23:16

Women had rights to equal participation in all aspects of life, including the right to equal remuneration for work, equal social welfare and protection of health and safety in working conditions.

yobro yobro 18/6/18 23:19

Viet Nam seemed to have one of the most progressive legal systems in the world.

For A Peace World 18/6/18 23:25

The declaration of rights did not necessarily lead to actual equality, however, and the country was struggling with inequality in several areas, including job distribution.

Socialist Society 18/6/18 23:29

The Government's positive actions included free education for the minorities and their preferential treatment in the labour market.

Vietnam Love 18/6/18 23:40

The country has made efforts to renovate and develop its political and legal systems in order to create an appropriate basis to ensure women’s enjoyment of their rights.

Voice of people 18/6/18 23:42

While proud of its accomplishments, the country is fully aware that many challenges remain.

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