Over the past years, authorities of all levels, sectors and localities of Hoa Binh province have always paid attention to the protection, care and education of children in special and difficult circumstances, and those in disadvantaged and ethnic minority areas.
Thanks to the support of
the provincial children's fund, children in Nuong Dam commune Kim Boi district
have a safe playground.
According to the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs,
Hoa Binh currently has over 226,000 children, accounting for nearly 26% of the
province's population. Of those, 53,368 children are of Kinh ethnic group
(23.56%) and over 173,000 of others (76.43%).
In order to raise awareness of authorities of all levels and sectors and the
society on the protection, care and education of children, the province has
issued many documents on the issue and the Departments of Labour, Invalids and
Social Affairs and localities propularised education programmes on children
protection and caring; and children protection and care service system been
strengthened. The province has also consolidated the organisational structure
of children protection boards at all levels.
Children's health care has been ensured through programmes to prevent
malnutrition, vaccination, examination and counseling, and treatment. All
commune, ward and township health stations have full-time staff in charge of
reproductive health care and malnutrition prevention.
In 2023, all children under six years old in the province were granted health
insurance cards; the rate of children under one-year-old being vaccinated with
six types of vaccines reached over 95%; all children were registered for birth
on time; all communes, wards and townships achieved universalisation of
preschool, primary and lower secondary education.
In the Action Month for Children in 2024 with the theme "Practical action,
prioritising resources for children", the province strengthens the
implementation of socialisation, mobilising all resources to take care of
children, contributing to gradually improving the quality of life for children in
special, difficult circumstances and ethnic minority areas.
At HANOI JVC Training Center (Hanoi), the Farmers’s Support Center, the Provincial Farmers' Union and VTC1 International Development joint Stock Company recently held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement to link consulting and create the labor resources working abroad for a limited period of time.
In recent years, the education career in Yen Thuy district has changed positively. The school facilities have newly been built and the quality of education has improved.
The Board for Women's Advancement of Hoa Binh province on November 11 officially launched the Action Month for Gender Equality, focusing on preventing and addressing gender-based violence. As part of the event, a special talk was held on the theme of sharing household work for a happy family. The event drew 300 delegates, including Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial Board for Women's Advancement.
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.
