Vietnam to defend human rights record at UN dialogue
The country will showcase legal reforms, including the abolition of the death penalty for eight crimes in the Penal Code, the passage of the Law on Juvenile Justice, and amendments to the Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Combat.
Hanoi (VNA) - As Vietnam is gearing up for its fourth dialogue with the🌳 United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8, the country is doubling down on its commitment to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), one of the world’s most important human rights treaties.
The treaty, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1966 and came in force in 1976, enshrines a wide array of civil and political rights to individuals and counts 174 member states.
Vietnam, a party to the ICCPR since September 24, 1982, has spent 43 years navigating its obligations, according to Dao Quy Loc, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Initially overseen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which submitted reports in 1989 and 2001, the responsibility for ICCPR compliance shifted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in 2014 to better align with domestic legal reforms. Since then, the MoJ has coordinated with other ministries and agencies to step up the implementation and prepare periodic reports.
Vietnam submitted its fourth report covering 2019 to 2022 to the UNHRC on March 22, 2023, and responded to the committee’s list of issues on December 19, 2024.
At the upcoming dialogue, Vietnam plans to highlight five priorities: advancing self-determination to foster peaceful international relations, promoting legal and governance reforms to build a socialist rule-of-law state, following past UN recommendations, aligning ICCPR obligations with national legal and socio-economic conditions, and bolstering protection for civil and political rights while addressing climate change impacts on vulnerable groups.
The country will showcase legal reforms, including the abolition of the death penalty for eight crimes in the Penal Code, the passage of the Law on Juvenile Justice, and amendments to the Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Combat./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved 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).
The contest calls for Vietnamese citizens, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends to share compelling photographs and videos that illustrate Vietnam’s stories of happiness, cultural richness, and socio-economic achievements.
The Vietnamese delegation actively engaged in meetings, discussions, and consultations with representatives from other countries, contributed to drafting the content of documents, co-sponsored numerous initiatives in the spirit of dialogue and cooperation, and co-authored a joint speech supported by 65 countries.
This is not just about redrawing boundaries, but a deliberate effort to reorganise Vietnam’s economic landscape, fostering stronger, more cohesive regions that can compete on the global stage, Secretary of the Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF) Rachel Isenschmid said, referring to the merger of provincial and communal units in the country.
The Law on Archives 2024 and its guiding documents, which took effect on July 1, 2025, provide a comprehensive legal foundation for the management of electronic documents. This framework supports the implementation of strategic, breakthrough decisions by the central government on restructuring the two-tier local administration system.
As the whole nation implemented the two-tier local government system on July 1, all 168 wards, communes, and special zones in Ho Chi Minh City swiftly came into full operation, with public servants beginning to process administrative procedures seamlessly from the very first day.
OV have shown interest in investing and supporting the homeland’s development, she said, adding that if administrative procedures are simplified, they will have greater motivation to return and take part in building the country.
With a view to fostering rapid and sustainable tourism growth, Vietnam is professionalising its promotion strategy, focusing on digital technology and market diversification. Consistent communication campaigns, launched both domestically and internationally, will promote the new slogan “Vietnam – Travel to love,” highlighting the country as a safe, hospitable, high-quality, and experience-rich destination.
Foreigners holding valid temporary or permanent residence permits in Vietnam are eligible to obtain the digital ID, making it easier for them to complete online administrative procedures while reducing processing time, paperwork and direct contact requirements.
Photos on display also reflected religious freedom and achievements in education, healthcare, and social equality in Vietnam, as well as the country's human rights progress through effective domestic policies and international cooperation.
Taking place at Sint-Paulus School, the gathering recreated a vibrant Vietnamese cultural space with traditional food, music, and traditional long dress performances.
Marking this sacred historic moment and celebrating the country's entry into a new era of national advancement, at exactly midnight on July 1, nearly 1,000 monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers from the Vietnam Buddhist University (VBU) in Hanoi solemnly held a grand prayer ceremony for national peace and prosperity.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent directive to aviation units nationwide, calling for strengthened flight safety measures during the summer peak travel period and in anticipation of adverse weather conditions such as thunderstorms.
An exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary career in China has been jointly held by the Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History of China and the Ho Chi Minh Museum of Vietnam as part of activities to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Year of Humanistic Exchange 2025 between the two nations.
Provincial-level administrations will be authorised to grant land use right certificates in a range of cases, including land area expansion due to boundary adjustments, reissuance of lost certificates, and revocation of improperly issued certificates.
Today’s support for two families in Trung Yen commune, Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang province is a heartfelt gesture from the Vietnam News Agency and its staff, offering encouragement and practical help to those in need.
Looking ahead, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel encourages the community to continue upholding their spirit of unity and mutual support, overcome current difficulties, and gradually resume normal life, work, and study.
A Vietnam tourism promotion event, part of the "Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Europe," was held in Prague, the Czech Republic, drawing attention from local travel businesses, media, and partners.
