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Gender-based violence victims to receive comprehensive support

by VTV414 July 2015 Last updated at 18:27 PM

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Gender-based violence victims to receive comprehensive support
VTV.vn - Victims of gender-based violence will now have access to councilling and support services. This was the focal point of a conference on gender-based violence prevention for the 2016-2020 period.

The event was hosted by the Department of Gender Equality under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. A proposal to construct a support system for victims of gender-based violence will be submitted to the government for consideration. This system will be built on international standards and take into consideration cultural factors and Vietnamese customs. A network called GBVNet will supported by the Vietnamese and other international governments. This is part of Vietnam’s efforts to promote gender equality in society.

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