A Proclamation on the Month of Action for Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence Prevention
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15/11/2021
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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!
On 13 – 14 August 2026, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in coordination with the Hue City Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities and Orphans and relevant agencies, completed the provision of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices to 86 persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in 11 communes and wards across Hue City. This activity followed the prosthetic and orthotic fitting and trial process conducted in July 2026. The activity was implemented under the project “Livelihood Support and Quality of Life Improvement for Persons with Disabilities and Agent Orange Victims in Hue City,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through ACDC.
On August 11, 2026, the Ministry of Health issued Decision No. 2559/QD-BYT on the Master Plan for the implementation of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2026–2030 period. The Plan concretizes the objectives of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2021–2030 period, while strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and relevant recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Key highlights include:
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 – August 10, 2026), Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), attended commemorative activities organized by the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Hue City and Quang Tri OPD. Through these activities, ACDC continues to play an important role in mobilizing resources and coordinating with local organizations to support persons with disabilities, Agent Orange victims and their families in improving living conditions, enhancing access to essential services and promoting social inclusion.
