Major changes to suicide prevention needed

Major changes to suicide prevention needed

(VOVWORLD) - UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health Dainius Puras said Wednesday that major changes to suicide prevention are needed to replace prescription of medication
US warns of tougher sanctions on Iran

US warns of tougher sanctions on Iran

(VOVWORLD) - US National Security Adviser John Bolton has said that the US administration is looking to ratchet up pressure on Iran to abandon its nuclear program, going beyond previous international...
Advocating dialogue and cooperation in human rights

Advocating dialogue and cooperation in human rights

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has concluded its 2014-2016 term on the UN Human Rights Council. Vietnam has advocated dialogue and cooperation in human rights and enhanced efficiency, transparency, and balance in...
Vietnam works to protect religious freedom

Vietnam works to protect religious freedom

(VOVworld) - Heiner Beilefeldt, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion and belief, presented to the 28th session of the UN Human Rights Council the main findings of his visit to Vietnam from July...
Dialogue to promote human rights

Dialogue to promote human rights

(VOVworld) – A dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteurs on human rights is an important cooperative activity between Vietnam and the UN’s Universal Periodic Review on human rights. Open discussions of policies and...
Vietnam holds open, frank dialogue on human rights

Vietnam holds open, frank dialogue on human rights

(VOVworld)- “The Vietnam National Report provides full and multi-dimensional information in all different areas and highlights Vietnam’s achievements in all aspects in the last 4 years”. This remark was...
Vietnam, US issue joint statement

Vietnam, US issue joint statement

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and US President Barack Obama issued a joint statement at the end of their talks in Washington on July 25
Vietnam proactive in UNHRC activities

Vietnam proactive in UNHRC activities

(VNA/VOVworld) - Vietnam has actively participated in activities of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to run for a non-permanent seat in the council for the 2014-2016 tenure