A Proclamation on the Month of Action for Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention
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In Vietnam
2 out of 3 women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.
1 in 3 women has suffered from physical and sexual violence by their husband in the past 12 months.
1 in 2 women and young girls has been sexually harassed at least once in their life.
Every 5 hours, a child becomes a victim of sexual abuse. 8 out of 10 victims are girls.
4 out of 10 women with disabilities suffer from at least one type of sexual violence.
One-third of young women and one-fifth of young men are victims of sexual violence by their partners & 50% of young people do not get to negotiate safe sex. Women with lower levels of education, women in some rural areas, women of ethnic minorities and people with gender and sexual diversity (LGBTQI+) face higher risk of violence.
Over 90% of women who are victims of violence from their husbands do not seek help from local authorities or other official agencies.
Gender inequality and prejudicial stereotypes about gender and sexuality are the root causes of this condition. The lack of helpful and accessible support services for gender-based violence victims that are respectful of their rights and put them at the center has hindered the protection of rights and exercise of justice for cases of violence, sexual harassment and abuse.
On the Month of Action for Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention, we, the members of Gender-based Violence Prevention Network in Vietnam, declare to do the following:
Commit to actively participate in media and educational activities to raise social awareness on gender inequality and gender-based violence!
Encourage and support all women and girls, especially those with disabilities; and those of minority groups; to speak up against gender-based violence and seek help whenever needed!
Promote initiatives and increase the participation of men and boys, encourage positive masculinity to create changes in social conceptions of gender and gender equality!
Contribute to providing inclusive, quality, friendly, accessible, interdisciplinary support services that center around gender-based violence victims and put their safety first, pay attention to the specific needs of minorities and vulnerable groups to make sure no one is left behind!
Maintain consistency in conducting research activities, reviewing policies, supervising policy implementation and conversing with agencies to establish policies on gender equality, gender-based violence prevention and response; along with the participation of representatives from disadvantaged and vulnerable groups!
JOIN US IN SPEAKING UP AND TAKING ACTIONS FOR THE SAFETY AND HAPPINESS OF THE WOMEN AROUND US!
From July 24 – 26, 2026, ACDC, in coordination with the Quang Ngai Department of Health, implemented a direct support activity for persons with disabilities and their families to improve living conditions and promote community inclusion in five communes: Dak To, Ngok Tu, Sa Loong, Duc Nong, and Bo Y. Through this activity, 53 persons with disabilities and their families received assistive devices and equipment tailored to their needs and actual living conditions, contributing to greater independence in their daily activities.
On the afternoon of July 23, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Federation on Disability (VFD) convened an Extraordinary Meeting in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation. During the meeting, the Executive Committee elected Ms. Do Thi Hue as Vice President of VFD for the 2023 – 2028 term, with 91% of voting delegates in favor. The appointment marks an important step in strengthening the Federation’s leadership and enhancing its capacity to fulfill its mission in the years ahead.
As part of a series of livelihood support activities for persons with disabilities, from 7–13 July 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health and the Quang Ngai Provincial Department of Health, with technical support from livelihood specialists and local agricultural extension officers, conducted mid-term assessments and the second round of livelihood grant disbursements for 62 households of persons with disabilities across the two provinces. During this phase, the project provided more than 200 million VND, bringing the total investment in livelihood models for persons with disabilities to over 800 million VND.
