Citation

Women Vietnam 1998; (2): 14-15.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Viet Nam Women's Union)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12294596

Abstract

Violence against women is now so widely recognized as a major obstacle to women's efforts to achieve "equality, development, and peace" that the UN General Assembly has decided to place the issue on its agenda this year. Viet Nam was one of the first signers of the 1982 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and the government has created a national committee for the advancement of women. This committee has established a national network to monitor implementation of the Convention. Among other government policies that are favorable to women is a national strategy for the advancement of women to the year 2000 that has 10 objectives including the elimination of violence against women and of all forms of discrimination against women. It is understood, however, that it is the responsibility of the entire society rather than of the government alone to ensure the rights of women and children. Currently, the incidence of child abuse and sex abuse is increasing in Viet Nam, especially in rural and remote areas. In response, the government is preparing to amend the penal code, and social organizations are campaigning to end violence. This combined approach to prevention seeks to raise social awareness about the equal roles played by women and men.

Language: en