June 05, 2020 | 15:04 (GMT+7)
Campaign launched to stop violence against children, women
PANO - A communications campaign, entitled “Blue Heart,” was launched by the Department of Child Affairs at the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, UNICEF Vietnam, the UN Population Fund Vietnam, and UN Women on June 4 in Hanoi.
The event aims to call for joint efforts to end violence and protect children and women, especially during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also to provide knowledge and skills for women and children to prevent violence and abuse, improve the mental strength of those affected, and create a safe environment for children.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Rana Flowers, UNICEF Chief Representative in Vietnam, called for action by local authorities, parents, and governments to ensure the safety of children and women.
Launched in the “Month of Action for Children,” the campaign has received the active support of Vietnamese artists, such as Bao Thanh, H’Hen Nie, Hoang Bach, Minh Trang, Kim Ly, Trong Hieu, Duy Khoa, and Xuan Bac, among others.
Through their works, artists help spread the message to protect children and women from violence.
Translated by Chung Anh