Vietnam affirms to ensure rights of persons with disabilities
Vietnam affirms commitments to ensuring rights of persons with disabilities
Vietnam has affirmed the country’s commitments to effectively implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at national, regional and global levels towards the target of not leaving anyone behind.
A vocational training class for persons with disabilities (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam has affirmed the country’scommitments to effectively implementing the Conventionon the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at national, regional andglobal levels towards the target of not leaving anyone behind.
Addressing the 12th sessionof the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the CRPD in New York, which tookplace from June 11-13, Dinh Nho Hung, Deputy Permanent Representative of the VietnamMission to the United Nations said that Vietnam has for the first timecompleted a national survey on persons with disabilities to the internationalstandards.
The survey’s results showing their socio-economic conditionsare important foundation for Vietnam to design policies and programmes toremove obstacles facing them, increase their engagement in all social aspects,and improve their living quality.
Hung underscored that Vietnam always gives priority toactivities to raise the awareness of State agencies, persons with disabilitiesand their family members as well as the whole community through trainingcourses, conferences, and media programmes and publications.
Vietnam has chosen April 18 as the Day for Persons withDisabilities, he noted.
At the session, themed "Ensuringthe inclusion of persons with disabilities in a changing world through theimplementation of the CRPD,"representatives from countries and organisations shared their experience inrealizing the convention, ensuring that disabled people are recognised andrespected, and promoting their contributions to the society.
They highlighted the need to makingfull use of science and technology to make the life of disabled people easierthrough new inventions to renovate their traveling means, hearing and seeingsupport devices at affordable cost, thus contributing to coping with challengesfacing them in discrimination, inequality and poverty.
Addressing the event, UNSecretary General Antonio Guterres said that disability inclusion is central tothe promise of the 2030 Agenda.
He called for CRDP members to continue joining handstogether and with UN agencies as well as partners to realise goals of the convention.
He also announced the launchinga new UN Disability Inclusion Strategy, “to raise the standards of the UN’sperformance on disability inclusion across the board, and action to bring aboutthe unified and transformative change we need”.-VNA
Vietnam regards the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as an obligation of a responsible member of the United Nations (UN) as well as an opportunity to introduce the country’s consistent policies, efforts and achievements in protecting human rights, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.
The 16th edition of the “One heart – One world” exchange programme is scheduled to take place on April 14, aiming to raise funds for people with disabilities, orphans and those in difficult circumstances nationwide, according to organisers.
As much as 25.7 billion VND (1.11 million USD) was raised in support of the disabled and orphans nationwide during the 16th music programme “One heart – One world” in Hanoi on April 14.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed to providing assistance to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in seven priority provinces in Vietnam.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
A vocational training class for persons with disabilities (Photo: VNA) 
