| Date added: | 08/18/2013 |
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This issue paper was drafted based on prior activities implemented jointly by the Ministry of Health and the International Organization for Migration related to the resolution on the "Health of migrants," which was endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2008.
In the report, advancements towards the Resolution on the "Health of Migrants" are reviewed based on the nine principles and recommendations of the resolution. The paper uses the four 'pillars' of migrant health that were finalised through the 2010 Global Consultation on Migrant Health organised by the European Union, the International Organization for Migration and the World Health Organization and which consolidated the resolution principles. It is intended to identify why migrant health requires targeted approaches and the fundamental principles of public health approaches.
| Date added: | 08/01/2013 |
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To bring together the different sectors of the Government and other key stakeholders to address migration health issues and concerns, IOM and the Health Strategy and Policy Institute (HSPI) of MoH organized a workshop entitled "Health care for migrants in Viet Nam – Situations and Solutions". The workshop was held on 24 May 2013 in Hanoi, Viet Nam.
The objectives of the workshop were: to draw attention toand discuss gaps in health issues, health care needs and the related regulatory and policy frameworks of international and internal migrants in Viet Nam; to share experiences and good practices among policymakers and other stakeholders exploring existing policies and initiatives that have proven to be successful in addressing migrants' health issues; to highlight the importance of the Migrants' Health Resolution of the WHA; and to draft a set of priorities for future action for the Government and other stakeholders to address migrants' health issues in response to the Migrants' Health Resolution.
| Date added: | 06/04/2012 |
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Climate-related environmental change and associated disasters figure among the most serious challenges facing the Mekong Delta. The vulnerability of the Delta coupled with the opportunities created by rapid economic growth are generating increased migration and urbanization, as affected people move to commercial and industrial centres. As rural livelihoods are transformed by environmental change, there is growing evidence that well planned migration is a viable adaptation strategy which can increase the resilience of communities.
This report details the presentations and discussions from the workshop 'Climate Change Adaptation and Migration in the Mekong Delta' held in June 2012 which brought together climate change experts, researchers, local and international NGOs, and authorities from affected provinces to address this gap. The workshop discussed the impacts of climate change on livelihoods and the links between climate change, environmental degradation, and migration.
| Date added: | 05/01/2012 |
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A comprehensive understanding of migration trends in Viet Nam is a pre-requisite for the implementation of safe, appropriate and effective migration policies and laws in the country. To this end, the Consular Department of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with IOM Viet Nam and with European Union (EU) funding, carried out this study entitled "National Migration Profile: A Review of Vietnamese Migration Abroad". Conducted from July to November 2011, the study is based on data of Vietnamese migration abroad since the enactment of the 1986 Doi Moi policy, with a particular focus on the period 2006-2011. The National Migration Profile has led to several recommendations for promoting international migration, limiting its potential negative impacts and protecting the legal rights and interests of Vietnamese nationals who migrate and reside abroad.
| Date added: | 03/01/2012 |
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This research aims to fill this current gap in knowledge about gender differences concerning the mobility of sex workers by: generating a better understanding of the role played by gender in the decision of sex workers to migrate, and the ways migration and gender affect entry into sex work; examining the reasons for, patterns of and vulnerabilities resulting from the mobility of sex workers (both mobile migrant sex workers and mobile non-migrant sex workers) with a gender perspective; and informing the design of policies and support programmes with specific recommendations.
This research was commissioned by the Department of Social Evils Prevention (DSEP), the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) with technical assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) within the framework of the Spanish MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F) and the United Nations–Government of Viet Nam Joint Programme on Gender Equality (JPGE).
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Harsh punishment for child offenders doesn’t prevent further criminality
The age at which a child, can be held criminally liable is a controversial issue around the world. Within Viet Nam, this issue is currently being grappled with in the Penal Code amendments. Some argue that a "get tough on crime" approach is necessary to punish children to prevent further criminality.
However, international research shows that because of their developmental stages, labelling and treating children as criminals at an early age can have serious negative impacts on their development and successful rehabilitation.
New Year Greetings from the United Nations Resident Coordinator a.i. in Viet Nam
On the occasion of New Year 2017, on behalf of the United Nations family in Viet Nam I wish to reiterate our appreciation and express our warmest wishes to our partners and friends throughout the country. We wish our partners and their families in Viet Nam peace, prosperity, good health and happiness in the coming year.
As we enter the second year of the Sustainable Development Goals era, we look forward to continuing our close cooperation for the sake of Viet Nam’s future development; one which is inclusive, equitable and sustainable, with no one left behind.
Youssouf Abdel-Jelil
United Nations Resident Coordinator a.i. in Viet Nam
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December
Thirty-five years since the emergence of AIDS, the international community can look back with some pride. But we must also look ahead with resolve and commitment to reach our goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
There has been real progress in tackling the disease. More people than ever are on treatment. Since 2010, the number of children infected through mother to child transmission has dropped by half. Fewer people die of AIDS related causes each year. And people living with HIV are living longer lives.
The number of people with access to life-saving medicines has doubled over the past five years, now topping 18 million. With the right investments, the world can get on the fast-track to achieve our target of 30 million people on treatment by 2030. Access to HIV medicines to prevent mother to child transmission is now available to more than 75 per cent of those in need.
The secretary-general's message for the International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls
25 November 2016 - At long last, there is growing global recognition that violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. Yet there is still much more we can and must do to turn this awareness into meaningful prevention and response.
UNIDO Director General's Op-Ed Article to media on the occasion of UNIDO's 50th anniversary
Did you know that in Viet Nam, the net flow of foreign direct investment increased from USD1billion in 2003 to USD10 billion in 2008, and that by 2015 reached USD23 billion? Or that the total value of exports rose from USD2 billion in 1990 to USD72 billion in 2010, to reach USD162 billion in 2015? These impressive figures highlight the country’s robust economic success, providing a boost to the economy and employment.
These accomplishments are largely due to the reforms undertaken by Viet Nam since Doi Moi in 1986 which liberalized the economy, attracted foreign investment, fostered exports and reduced poverty. To prepare for reform, Viet Nam received extensive technical assistance from the international community, including from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), well before 1986 and, more precisely, since 1978.
For more than 35 years, UNIDO has been sharing international best practices to help Viet Nam develop inclusive and sustainable industry. With more than USD100 million in expenditure, UNIDO’s technical cooperation activities have been carried out across a broad range of fields, including support to the private sector and technical and industrial research organizations, facilitation of technology transfer, trade capacity-building, human resource development, environmental protection, energy efficiency, investment promotion and responsible business practices.
