Vietnam/ Gender-based violence prevention and response program

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Trà signed Decision No. 625/QĐ-TTg of April 6, 2026, promulgating the Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Program for the period 2026-2030.

The program aims to reduce gender-based violence on a national scale, by reinforcing education and awareness-raising actions to encourage lasting changes in behavior. It also provides for the expansion of victim-centered assistance service models, ensuring that everyone, especially women and girls, can access timely support and protection services, and live in a safe, egalitarian and violence-free environment.

By 2030, the goal is for 100% of victims of gender-based violence to be identified and to have access to at least one appropriate assistance service. Each province or city under central authority is to have at least five community-based emergency shelter structures, in line with standards and adapted to local realities.

The program also sets a target for 60% of provinces and cities to set up inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms. At the same time, 100% of them will have to deploy online reception facilities or digital applications dedicated to victim management and support. In addition, all educational establishments will have to develop and implement procedures for preventing, detecting and responding to gender-based violence.In addition, all educational establishments will be required to develop and implement procedures for the prevention, detection and response to gender-based violence, while all companies will be required to incorporate provisions for the prevention of harassment in the workplace, in line with the Labor Code.

In addition, 80% of public officials, social workers and employees concerned will receive training to enhance their knowledge and skills, particularly in terms of legal assistance and support for victims.

In order to achieve these objectives, the program is structured around five main axes. Firstly, the renewal of communication and education activities, with a shift from a general awareness-raising approach to one geared towards behavioural change, as well as the development of a more effective training program.Firstly, the renewal of communication and education activities, with a shift from a general awareness-raising approach to one geared towards behavioral change, as well as the enhancement of digital security skills, particularly among young people.

Secondly, the development and generalization of integrated assistance service models, combining health care, psychological support and legal advice, as well as theSecondly, the development and generalization of integrated assistance service models, combining health care, psychological support and legal advice, as well as the improvement of accommodation structures, with particular attention paid to vulnerable groups such as disabled women, women from ethnic minorities and migrant women.

Thirdly, strengthening cross-sectoral coordination mechanisms and monitoring activities between ministries, central bodies and local authorities.

Fourthly, capacity-building for the staff concerned, notably through specialized training to enable early detection and rapid intervention, including in the face of online violence.

Fifthly and lastly, promoting international cooperation and digital transformation, in order to mobilize resources, share experiences and develop integrated data systems for the fight against cybercrime.velop integrated data systems for more effective management of prevention and response to gender-based violence.

Source: lecourrier.vn/