Launching a one-stop service model to support women and children affected by violence

DBP - On the morning of November 27, the Dien Bien Provincial Community Development Fund in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund in Vietnam (UNFPA) organized the inauguration and launch of the one-stop service model (Sunshine House) to support women and girls who are victims of violence in the province. Attending the ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Minh Phu, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Matt Jackson, Chief Representative of UNFPA in Vietnam.

Báo Điện Biên Phủ•27/11/2025

Delegates attended the inauguration ceremony of the one-stop service model - Sunshine House in Dien Bien province.

Dien Bien is the 7th locality in the country selected by UNFPA to deploy the Sunshine House model. The model aims to protect vulnerable groups from gender-based violence, promote gender equality; strengthen prevention and response activities and support victims to access essential services, ensuring quality.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Matt Jackson, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, acknowledged the attention and timely direction of the People's Committee of Dien Bien province; thanked the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Vietnam for funding the project. At the same time, he affirmed that the Anh Duong House in Dien Bien will be a reliable address for people who have suffered violence to come to, to be assured of safety, comprehensive support and gradually stabilize their lives.

Signing ceremony of the handover of the Sunshine House model.

Dien Bien Sunshine House will provide free 24/7 services such as: Social services; law enforcement and judicial services; medical services; connection and referral services for specialized support; telephone counseling; shelter services. The free hotline 1800 1768 is always ready to receive and promptly support cases of gender-based violence. The operational goal is to detect, prevent, and promptly assist victims of gender-based violence; increase participation and inter-sectoral coordination to support victims of gender-based violence; raise awareness and change community behavior to repel violence against women and children in Dien Bien province.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Phu emphasized that the operation of the Anh Duong House is a concrete step to realize the Party and State's policy, demonstrating the province's strong commitment to protecting women and children, building a safe and violence-free society. He acknowledged the support of UNFPA and international organizations in enhancing local capacity and promoting gender equality. Dien Bien province is committed to continuing to promote propaganda, expanding the support network, improving the capacity of staff and strengthening inter-sectoral coordination, ensuring that all women and girls in need have access to timely and effective support services.

Button-pressing ceremony to officially open Dien Bien Sunshine House.

The Sunshine House model officially came into operation, contributing to the effective implementation of policies on gender equality, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women and children; affirming the attention and efforts of all levels, sectors and the community in building a safe, humane and violence-free society.

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