The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet, presented Vietnam's position on the UPR Cycle IV recommendations and provided updates on the country’s human rights advancements.

The session garnered attention from approximately 90 representatives of nations, international organizations, and NGOs with consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council, including Vietnamese NGOs.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet highlighted Vietnam's severe damages caused by Typhoon Yagi and the government's swift and decisive response.

Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to consistently protecting and promoting human rights, emphasizing the importance of the UPR mechanism and the Human Rights Council.

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet and the Vietnamese delegation at the UN Human Rights Council session. Photo: VNA.

The head of the Vietnamese delegation reiterated that Vietnam's stance on the recommendations is built on thorough consideration and involvement from relevant agencies. A comprehensive plan for implementing these recommendations is set to be developed with active participation from all stakeholders in a spirit of dialogue and cooperation.

Vietnam continues to strengthen its legal framework on human rights by enacting and amending key legal documents concerning human and civil rights.

Despite the impacts of Typhoon Yagi, Vietnam’s economic growth remains stable and positive. Progress in gender equality, women’s empowerment, and protection of vulnerable groups continues to be achieved.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet also shared Vietnam's 2024 amnesty initiative, offering thousands of inmates the opportunity to reintegrate and contribute positively to the community.

Representatives from other nations, international organizations, and NGOs praised Vietnam's serious engagement throughout the UPR process, particularly its high acceptance rate of recommendations and its structured implementation planning.

Delegates commended Vietnam’s impressive achievements in protecting and promoting human rights, particularly amidst challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and natural disasters.

Vietnam's advancements in institutional and legal frameworks, economic-social development, innovation, poverty reduction, social welfare, and the rights of vulnerable groups were widely acknowledged.

Many countries encouraged Vietnam to continue sharing its experiences and best practices in implementing UPR recommendations.

At the session’s conclusion, the Human Rights Council unanimously adopted Vietnam's UPR Cycle IV report, marking the completion of Vietnam’s fourth cycle review on human rights protection and promotion and transitioning to the implementation phase.

On the same day at the UN Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet participated in the international seminar "Integrating Human Rights Education into Educational Systems: Sharing Experiences and Practical Lessons."

The event, co-hosted by Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, and Italy, was moderated by Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to Geneva. It featured speakers including experts and representatives from Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

The UPR mechanism, a unique feature of the UNHRC, requires all UN member states to review their policies, laws, measures, and achievements in protecting and promoting human rights.

In January 2024, Vietnam submitted its national report under UPR Cycle IV to the UNHRC and engaged in a dialogue session. Vietnam received 320 recommendations from 133 countries.

Following the September 27 session, Vietnam will implement the accepted recommendations and prepare for the next review cycle.

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