Family, children and youth
Family, children, and youth policy and administration
25 million child marriages prevented in last decade due to accelerated progress, according to new UNICEF estimates
The prevalence of child marriage is decreasing globally with several countries seeing significant reductions in recent years, UNICEF said today. Overall, the proportion of women who were married as children decreased by 15 per cent in the last decade, from 1 in 4 to approximately ...
United Nations
58% of wed women in VN abused: study
About 58 per cent of ever-married women aged 18-60 have experienced violence in a family setting at least once in their lives, a national survey has found.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Medical experts claim Vietnamese are ‘too short’
In 2017, more than two million children in Vietnam were stunted and 1.2 million were underweight, according to a report by National Institute of Nutrition. In particular, the report said one in every six children under five years old was below normal height.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
More ethnic children go to school
The number of out-of-school children aged from five to 14 has fallen significantly, particularly among five-year-old pre-primary children.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Vietnamese children forced to study too early: expert
Many Vietnamese children are sent to classes by their parents at a very early age where they practice English, writing and basic math. Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Preschools told to receive 3-month olds
If the draft education law compiled by the Ministry of Education & Training (MOET) is approved, preschools will have to receive children from 3 months old to six years old. Teachers complain the regulation will place a heavy burden on their shoulders, while parents doubt the ...
Mai Chi
Experts emphasise gender equality in VN’s HIV response
The current national response to HIV fails to adequately respond to the diverse needs and rights of the main affected groups – women and girls.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Cuts to HIV/AIDS treatment aids cause difficulties in treating HIV kids
Vietnam is embracing difficulties in treating kids living with HIV as international organizations are cutting financial aids however, these ill kids have still received good care in hospitals.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Heavy penalties imposed on people hiring child labour
People employing under-16-year-old workers can receive an administrative fine or up to 12 years’ imprisonment depending on the level of violations.Keep reading ...
VOV Reporter
Child abuse common in Vietnam
Child abuse is a common problem in Vietnam. All forms of child abuse – emotional and physical – have a negative emotional effect on the child. In some cases, the child’s physical health and memory are also affected. Keep reading ...
Medical Xpress Reporter
