(HBO) - The provincial Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs has collaborated with the World Vision in Vietnam to organize a Workshop to improve the effectiveness of the Child Protection Committee and to prepare a plan on the Provincial Child Protection in 2020. There are 76 representatives from 11 districts and the city, the Head and the Management staff of 8 project communes in 4 districts including Mai Chau, Lac Son, Yen Thuy and Da Bac attending the workshop.
Currently, there are over 221,159 children, in which there
are 2,393 children in special circumstances and up to 2,114 children in special
circumstances who are supported. 36,402 children are in risk of falling into
special circumstances. In the first 6 months of 2019, 14 cases of child abuse
have occurred in the whole province.
At the seminar, the delegates have shared the results of the
activities of the Child Protection Division at all levels. The results of
providing child protection services are according to 3 levels. There are
advantages and dis advantages in the operation of the Child Protection
Committee at all levels. Accordingly, the delegates have agreed to propose the
solutions to improve the effectiveness of the Child Protection Committee and to
develop a plan on the provincial child protection in 2020.
The workshop is aimed at the equality in terms of
comprehensive development in a safe, healthy and friendly environment off all
in general. For children with special circumstances are given timely support
and care so that they can have the development opportunities. They have been
promoting the propaganda and raising the awareness about child protection. At
the same time, it is expected that all children are protected from abuse,
violence or exploitation of labor.
In late March, 29 labourers from Da Bac district were sent to work as seasonal farm workers in Buyeo county, Chungcheongnam province, the Republic of Korea (RoK). Upon arrival, they quickly settled into their jobs, enjoying good working conditions and benefits, with wages aligned with the terms of their signed contracts. The programme is now being expanded, with relevant departments and sectors actively seeking additional seasonal employment opportunities in various localities across the RoK.
Luong Son Industrial Park has invested in standardised wastewater and emissions treatment systems, enforced tight emission controls, reduced noise, dust, and solid waste, and expanded green spaces, contributing to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
Hoa Binh police are collecting public feedback on amendments to the 2013 Constitution via the national identification app VNeID. This innovative approach marks a giant leap towards modernising grassroots democracy and enhancing transparency in public consultation.
A total public investment capital of 113 billion VND (over 4.3 million USD) was disbursed for a project to upgrade infrastructure and stabilise residents in the vicinity of the Da River reservoir between 2021 and the first quarter of 2025, giving a facelift to local rural areas and improving the quality of people's life.
Since the end of 2023-2024 academic year, Cu Yen Primary and Secondary School in Luong Son district has deployed e-study records for all of its 500 primary students, said the school principal Nguyen Thi Tuyen.
The Labour Federation of Hoa Binh city has actively worked to protect the rights and welfare of nearly 8,000 local workers and union members at 152 grassroots unions. Through regular dialogues, education campaigns, and welfare programmes, the federation has helped foster stable, progressive labour relations.