Ha Noi, 20 September 2017 - The comprehensive campaign on tsunami awareness and disaster prevention in schools was launched today in Cau Giay High school in Hanoi.
Ha Noi, 19 September 2017 – Organized by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) with the support of UNESCO and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the National Education Forum presented findings from the Education Sector Analysis (ESA), informing the mid-term review of the Education Development Strategic Plan 2011-2020 (EDSP). The ESA, an evidence-based analysis of the achievements of the first phase of the EDSP, provides key recommendations for the development of Viet Nam's Education Sector in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Ha Noi, 11 September 2017 - With support from UNESCO, the Art Exhibition "No. 5", was launched today to present 23 new artworks by five artists who have been experimenting with different artistic materials. The exhibition will be open until 21 September 2017 at the Old Quarter's Cultural Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu, Ha Noi.
Ha Noi, 8th September 2017 – A consultative workshop has been held today by the Ministry of Labour Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and other line ministries in partnership with UNICEF to get advice and opinion of various stakeholders on the Draft National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme for the period of 2017-2025.
NEW YORK/STOCKHOLM, 29 August 2017 – More than 180 million people do not have access to basic drinking water in countries affected by conflict, violence and instability* around the world, UNICEF warned today, as World Water Week gets under way.
Ho Chi Minh City, 26 August 2017 – Welcomed by the Secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City H.E. Mr Nguyen Thien Nhan, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova paid an official visit to the City to discuss opportunities for strengthened partnership, recognizing the key role Ho Chi Minh City plays in the economic and social growth of Viet Nam.
Ha Noi, 25 August 2017 – During joint reviews of existing cooperation with national authorities, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova has emphasized the Organization's readiness to exploring new possibilities for programming to meet emerging priorities for Viet Nam. With UN partners, the recent relocation of the Organization to the Green One UN House demonstrates that the Organization is committed to doing so within the Delivering as One Initiative.
Ha Noi, 25 August 2017 - “Despite the language and cultural barriers, every moment that I was able to interact with the children in Viet Nam were thankful, precious, and inspiring and as beautiful as the Viet Nam's scenery”, said Korean famous singer and actor Choi Siwon as he completed the three-day visit to Viet Nam in the role of UNICEF Korea’s Goodwill Ambassador.