Vietnam to protect human rights achievements at UNHCR

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group will review the country’s National Report under the UNHRC’s fourth cycle of the UPR mechanism.

The delegation will comprise representatives of the Government Office, ministries in charge of foreign affairs, public security, justice, social affairs, information and communications, and investment, along with representatives of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs and National Assembly Committee for Ethnic Minorities.

During the Geneva review, the Vietnamese delegation will comprehensively address assurances regarding human rights in the country since the previous UPR review, update policies and legislation related to human rights, and provide information on socio-economic development achievements and human rights promotion taking place in the country.

Furthermore, the delegation will provide updates on progress made in implementing recommendations which Vietnam has accepted in the third cycle, as well as its priorities and commitments moving forward.

Vietnam has many times asserted that it stands ready to participate in dialogues with other countries, even discussions on disagreements in the spirit of cooperation, equality, and construction, in order to increase mutual understanding and share valuable experiences when it comes to protecting and promoting human rights. 

At a recent press briefing held in Hanoi to announce the Vietnamese national report under the UNHCR’s fourth cycle of the UPR mechanism, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet unveiled that the country has fulfilled 209 out of a total of 241 recommendations accepted in the third cycle, partially met 30 others, and was working on two others.

The country has made great efforts in ensuring human rights, especially in perfecting the legal system on human rights and fulfilling obligations under international treaties on human rights of which the country is a member, he affirmed.

The report has been made seriously, transparently, and comprehensively, with contributions coming from central and local agencies and through rounds of consultation with partner countries, international organisations, socio-political organisations, professional organisations, non-governmental organisations, and research institutes, as well as many individuals both at home and abroad.

Currently Vietnam is serving as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023 - 2025 term for the second time. It is also preparing to run for re-election for the 2026 - 2028 term.