July 19, 2024 | 21:48 (GMT+7)
“Agent Orange - conscience and justice” exhibition opens in Quang Tri
PANO - The Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA), the Quang Tri provincial People’s Committee, and Chemical Corps jointly kicked off an exhibition titled “Agent Orange - conscience and justice,” in Dong Ha city, Quang Tri province on July 19.
The exhibition, which runs from July 19 to August 29, introduces 300 photos, documents, and items featuring consequences of the Agent Orange/ Dioxin disaster, Vietnam’s efforts in handling the aftermath of the chemical warfare, the 20-year building and development of the VAVA, and the journey to claim justice for Vietnamese AO victims.
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At the opening of the exhibition |
The event also honors exemplary victims who have overcome difficulties and hardships and benefactors who have devoted their “golden hearts” to AO/dioxin victims; highlights Military Region 4 and Quang Tri province’s efforts in addressing the consequences of chemical contamination and providing care and assistance for victims; recalls activities of association for people with disabilities and AO victims.
The exhibition aims to help the people, troops throughout the country, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends understand more about chemical contamination’s impacts on the environment and human health in affected areas, especially in Quang Tri, one of the eight provinces heavily sprayed with AO. It also highlights the efforts of the Party, State, military, VAVA, Military Region 4, Quang Tri province, and international friends in overcoming the consequences of chemical contamination and providing care and assistance for the victims.
The photos, documents, and items are also posted on the Chemical Corps’ portal and the VAVA’s website.
Translated by Chung Anh