UN Human Rights Council adopts Vietnam-initiated resolution on human rights, climate change
A resolution on human rights and climate change drafted by Vietnam in coordination with Bangladesh and the Philippines has been adopted at the 50th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
The Vietnamese delegation at the UN Human Rights Council’s 50th regular session in Geneva (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – A resolution on human rights and climate change drafted by Vietnam in coordination with Bangladesh and the Philippines has been adopted at the 50th regular session of the UnitedNations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Theresolution, introduced annually by Vietnam, focuses on realisation of the rights to food and climate change. Each year, the resolution targets specific groups such as children's rights, migrants' rights,and women's rights in the context of climate change. The active participationin the core group of formulating and introducing the resolution by the UNHRCreflects Vietnam's efforts in promoting and protecting human rights as well as inresponding to climate change. It also contributes to the implementation of anactive and responsible foreign policy in the common issues of the internationalcommunity.
Up to 23 resolutions and one decision wereapproved by UNHRC during the session, which ended on July 8. The council also discussed76 thematic reports and reviewed the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) reports of13 countries.
The Vietnamese delegation, led by Assistant to Minister of ForeignAffairs Do Hung Viet, co-hosted asymposium on ensuring the rights of vulnerable groups in the context of climatechange together with Bangladesh and the Philippines.
A photoexhibition on ethnic groups and religions in Vietnam on the sidelines of thesession helped international friends understand more about the harmonious lifeof 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups, as well as their freedom of belief andreligion.
Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
TheVietnamese delegation actively took part in 18 sessions such as discussions onensuring the rights of vulnerable groups in the context of climate change, goodgovernance in protecting and promoting human rights during and after theCOVID-19 pandemic.
♌ In their speeches,the Vietnamese delegation upheld the consistent policy, efforts andachievements in promoting and protecting human rights, affirming the country'scommitment to sustainable development for the benefits of the people, placingthe people at the centre of government measures and policies during the COVID-19pandemic recovery process./.
As a candidate for the membership of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for 2023 - 2025, Vietnam will continue prioritising the commitments to promote gender equality and women empowerment, an official has said.
Vietnam took part in several activities held at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 28 to share its efforts, achievements and commitment to human rights in responding to climate change, preserving national identity, and ensuring the freedom of religion and belief.
Vietnam’s activities within the framework of the ongoing 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will help the country mobilise international support for its candidacy for the council’s membership for the 2023-2025 term, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has said.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
The Vietnamese delegation at the UN Human Rights Council’s 50th regular session in Geneva (Photo: VNA) 
Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
