Human rights

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung (right) - Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the United Nations, World Trade Organization and other international organizations in Geneva - attends the High-Level Session and the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Photo: VNA

Vietnam consistently adheres to promoting and protecting human rights

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The active, proactive and responsible participation of the Vietnamese delegation at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council continues to consistently affirm Vietnam's guidelines and policies in promoting and protecting human rights.

Close-up of iron bars at a state prison in Nueva Esparta state, Venezuela. Photo: Sputnik

Venezuela releases a series of senior political prisoners after pressure from the US

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The Venezuelan government has just released a series of key opposition figures to meet an urgent request from the United States.

The Vietnamese delegation heard the results of the re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council on October 14, 2025. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vietnam re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term

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Vietnam was re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term with 180 votes in favor.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Pham Thu Hang. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vietnam regrets the annual human rights report of the US State Department

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The US State Department's annual human rights report has not yet reflected Vietnam's achievements and progress in protecting human rights.