Briefing Note on the Situation of Ethnic Minority Women and Girls in Viet Nam

The briefing note brings out the current situation of ethnic minority women and girls in different areas including education, economic status, health, gender based violence and other harmful practices, representation and access to services/opportunities where they are usually disadvantaged compared to the majority of the population as well as to ethnic minority men and boys. In addition, the briefing note provides information on government response and recommendations to reduce the marginalization of ethnic minority women and girls. The intended users of this briefing note are first and foremost policy makers and programme practitioners, as well as researchers and other stakeholders working on gender equality and ethnic minority development.