Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: UN says willing to help end domestic violence in Vietnam

Saturday, March 8, 2008

UN says willing to help end domestic violence in Vietnam

The United Nations is willing to further work with the Vietnamese Government to ensure the recently-adopted domestic violence prevention law is implemented effectively, a UN representative said a day ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8).
“The promulgation of the law is a great achievement, and the leadership of the Vietnamese Government in taking this initiative is exemplary,” Ian Howie, co-chair of the UN Gender Theme Group and Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on March 7 in a press release.
Vietnam is one of only 89 countries in the world to have passed domestic violence legislation. The National Assembly passed the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control in November 2007 and the law is due to come into effect in July 2008.
A number of Vietnamese government agencies have been designated with legal responsibilities for different aspects of the law, and through its Joint Programme on Gender Equality, the UN is supporting these agencies to apply, monitor, evaluate and report on the law, according to the press release. (VNA)

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.