In a recent interview with Hanoitimes, Mrs. Elisa Fernandez Saenz, Head of Office, UN Women in Vietnam, highlighted the achievements of Vietnam in promoting gender equality in recent years, and suggested the pathway to full equality of rights and opportunities between men and women.

Some famous landmarks in Vietnam have been selected to light up in orange to commence the international day against violence.

Vietnam said the UN member states should have proper national action plans to realize its international commitments on women empowerment.

Experts said in sports, women should be treated equal, not favored.

Companies that practice gender equality and women empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community are believed to gain advantage in competitiveness and sustainable development.