Vietnam Reports Achievements in Promoting Civil and Political Rights

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The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh and composed of representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, presented Vietnam’s achievements in promoting and protecting civil and political rights, cited VNA.

The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8 to review Vietnam’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) (Photo: VNA).

The ICCPR was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1966 and came into force since 1976. This is one of the most significant international treaties on human rights, covering a broad range of civil and political rights of individuals.

Since joining the ICCPR on September 24, 1982, Vietnam has achieved substantial progress in safeguarding and advancing human and civil rights.

The 2013 Constitution marked a pivotal step, clearly affirming the responsibilities of organizations and individuals to recognize, respect, protect, and ensure human and civil rights across various spheres. In recent years, Vietnam has revised and enacted numerous important legal documents on human rights. Legislative advancements, effective law enforcement, and ongoing judicial reforms have provided a crucial legal foundation to ensure that all Vietnamese citizens fully enjoy their civil and political rights.

According to VNA, Vietnam submitted its fourth national report in March 2023, as its reporting obligations under Article 40 of the ICCPR, followed by its responses to the committee’s list of issues in late 2024.

The reports were prepared in accordance with the UN's guidelines and through extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders. They highlighted Vietnam’s comprehensive progress in civil and political rights since its third report in 2019, reaffirming the country’s commitment to its international obligations.

With a human-centered approach to national renewal and development, Vietnam has continued to refine its legal framework and policies on human rights since 2019. Vietnam’s rankings on the Human Development Index (HDI) and Gender Equality Index (GEI), assessed by UN agencies, have steadily improved.

Also, the Vietnamese Government has adopted measures to safeguard public health and maintain socio-economic stability during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It is actively advancing green growth, digital and circular economy, while honoring its commitments under international human rights treaties.

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