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Vietnamese, Lao female lawmakers discuss women’s roles in politics

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Vientiane (VNA)Vietnamese and Lao female lawmakers on April 25 shared their experience in politics at a workshop in the northern Lao province of Luang Prabang.

In her opening remarks, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s Social Affairs Committee Nguyen Thuy Anh said the workshop offers an opportunity for them to tighten their bonds.

Vientiane (VNA)Vietnamese and Lao female lawmakers on April 25 shared their experience in politics at a workshop in the northern Lao province of Luang Prabang.

In her opening remarks, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s Social Affairs Committee Nguyen Thuy Anh said the workshop offers an opportunity for them to tighten their bonds.

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499 deputies elected for new tenure of Vietnamese parliament

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499 deputies elected for new tenure of Vietnamese parliament

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HANOI, June 11 (Xinhua): A total of 499 out of 866 candidates have been elected to the 15th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, the country's top legislative body, for the 2021-2026 tenure, the country's National Election Council announced at a press conference Thursday evening (June 10).

Among the elected deputies, 194 were nominated by central agencies, 301 were introduced by local authorities and four were self-nominated candidates, local media VnExpress reported.

HANOI, June 11 (Xinhua): A total of 499 out of 866 candidates have been elected to the 15th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, the country's top legislative body, for the 2021-2026 tenure, the country's National Election Council announced at a press conference Thursday evening (June 10).

Among the elected deputies, 194 were nominated by central agencies, 301 were introduced by local authorities and four were self-nominated candidates, local media VnExpress reported.

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Vietnam promotes women’s role in building peace

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International delegates lauded Vietnam’s contributions to affirming women’s roles in building and sustaining peace while attending the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security held by the Foreign Ministry in partnership with the United Nations on December 7-9.

International delegates lauded Vietnam’s contributions to affirming women’s roles in building and sustaining peace while attending the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security held by the Foreign Ministry in partnership with the United Nations on December 7-9.

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Vietnam: Increasing participation of women in politics

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NDO - The Presidium of the Vietnam Women's Union held a meeting with female deputies of the 14th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi, on November 13.

NDO - The Presidium of the Vietnam Women's Union held a meeting with female deputies of the 14th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi, on November 13.

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Vietnam has first female president, but activists are unimpressed

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(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Vietnam’s appointment of its first female president belies a deep gender imbalance in the communist country’s politics and society and will do little to improve women’s rights, advocates said on Monday.

Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh was named acting president on Sunday following the death of Tran Dai Quang, a former chief of internal security appointed to the presidency in 2016.

(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Vietnam’s appointment of its first female president belies a deep gender imbalance in the communist country’s politics and society and will do little to improve women’s rights, advocates said on Monday.

Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh was named acting president on Sunday following the death of Tran Dai Quang, a former chief of internal security appointed to the presidency in 2016.

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Candidates of the 14th National Assembly of Viet Nam

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Candidates of the 14th National Assembly of Viet Nam

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The election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly of Viet Nam will take place on May 22, 2016.

The election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly of Viet Nam will take place on May 22, 2016.

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Gains for women in Viet Nam's National Assembly

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Gains for women in Viet Nam's National Assembly

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The past week marked positive changes for women in Viet Nam’s political landscape. On March 31, Viet Nam's National Assembly (NA) elected Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan as its Chairwoman, making her the first woman to lead the country’s parliament. At 61, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan won 95.5 percent of the votes.

The past week marked positive changes for women in Viet Nam’s political landscape. On March 31, Viet Nam's National Assembly (NA) elected Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan as its Chairwoman, making her the first woman to lead the country’s parliament. At 61, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan won 95.5 percent of the votes.

Ready for success: training manual for potential woman candidates in Vietnamese election

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August 15, 2015

Ready for success: training manual for potential woman candidates in Vietnamese election

Besides equipping the readers with the most useful knowledge about Viet Nam’s political system and election process, the intention of this manual is to ensure that potential woman candidates understand they have the equal right to stand up, represent and raise their v

Besides equipping the readers with the most useful knowledge about Viet Nam’s political system and election process, the intention of this manual is to ensure that potential woman candidates understand they have the equal right to stand up, represent and raise their v