For peace – global development

In a globalized world, the impact of conflict and climate change on human rights and civil rights is very present. Vietnam - an active and responsible member of the UN Security Council has affirmed its determination to "play contribute to global peace and development and ensure all human rights for all.”

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended as the main guest of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the Policy Dialogue session "Vietnam: Orienting a global vision", on January 16. (Source: VNA)

1. It is with great pride that, right in the first months of 2024, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos (Switzerland) - where national leaders and hundreds of leading economic corporations gather world participation, the two words Vietnam refers to are "not only a star in East Asia but also in the process of transforming into a country with economic influence at the world level"; is "a typical example of reform and development, internationally considered a model of rapid and sustainable economic development".

Vietnam's role, international position, achievements, vision and development prospects have been recognized by the international community after the unremitting efforts of nearly 40 years of innovation, especially the increasing attention high for the poor and vulnerable groups, demonstrating a strong commitment to leaving no one behind.

In particular, policies to support and create conditions for people with disabilities according to the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) that Vietnam joined since November 22, 11. Each year, the State spends about 2007 billion VND to support and provide monthly social benefits for about 15.000 million people with disabilities.

With the Socio-Economic Development Strategy for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2045, Vietnam has also implemented many initiatives to remove barriers, open up many opportunities, and ensure effective participation. of vulnerable groups in national exploration, innovation and sustainable development.

The economic growth achievements in 2023 (over 5%) are proof of the effectiveness of correct macroeconomic policies. Maintaining economic growth means an opportunity for Vietnam to continue to better protect and promote human rights, most notably the poverty rate continuously decreasing to 3%; Social security spending is given high priority and has remained at nearly 3% of GDP for many years.

Along with ensuring domestic human rights, in 2023, Vietnam will continue to export over 8 million tons of rice, contributing to ensuring food security and access to food for millions of people in regions around the world. gender.

From a country most strongly affected by climate change, in recent times, Vietnam has proactively improved its ability to adapt to landslides, droughts, and natural disasters, and at the same time, deployed new initiatives on climate change. Sustainable development of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission specialized rice, to both fit the sustainable development trend and promote Vietnam's important role in ensuring global food security.

Having gone through a turbulent year with the impacts of the world economy, the results achieved in GDP growth have helped Vietnam be considered a new model by both maintaining old growth drivers and changing direction. strategy to new growth drivers such as artificial intelligence (AI), automotive technology, semiconductor technology and ecosystems...

Continuously in the first months of the year, news about exports, especially rice exports and attracting foreign investment (FDI) of Vietnam, is adding momentum to warm up the economy in the face of economic fluctuations. world economy.

Representative of Vietnam spoke at the opening session of the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council on February 26, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son shared: "What we have learned over the years is human rights. of the people can best be guaranteed when there is peace, stability and respect for international law, in which the State puts the people at the center of all its policies to ensure comprehensive and sustainable development. solid.

The same is true at the global level to promote the enjoyment of all human rights for all.”. At the same time, the Vietnamese representative also shared Vietnam's recent efforts such as adopting the Roadmap for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals to 2030 and implementing climate change commitments at the Conference. UN on climate change (COP) including the implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Vietnam always values ​​and implements many specific measures to protect human rights, and shares information on the completion of national reports under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle IV. Vietnam has submitted the UPR cycle 4 report, with nearly 90% of recommendations fully implemented, including information on the recent visit to Vietnam of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development.

Minister Bui Thanh Son spoke at the High-Level Meeting of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, February 26 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo: Nhat Phong)

2. It is time for all global citizens to join hands and urgent efforts are needed to ensure human rights in the face of countless risks today. This is one of the messages emphasized by UN leaders at the session. high-level meeting of the 55th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis especially emphasized this when mentioning the situation 75 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, conflicts, and the impact of climate change, including the threat The existential threat caused by rising sea levels has left 300 million people in dire need of help and humanitarian assistance, of which about 114 million are refugees.

Especially the crisis in the Middle East, with more than 90% of the affected region's population, having been displaced and now "standing on the brink of famine and trapped in the depths of a public health disaster". copper". The suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza has reached “an unbearable peak.”

To help the most vulnerable people, not only in Gaza but also in Ukraine, Haiti, Yemen, Sudan..., the President of the UN General Assembly emphasized: "We must not disappoint the victims - the victims cause of human rights violations... We must never fail."

High-level meeting of the 55th session of the United Nations General Assembly in Geneva. (Source: Getty Images)

The determination not to fail in the face of human rights violations taking place globally requires the cooperation of all countries and the Council is part of this great process.

In a context where the world is still witnessing many crises taking place at the same time, the top priority issues that need to be focused are: (i) ensuring the full enjoyment of economic and social rights and culture, including the right to development; (ii) protect vulnerable groups; (iii) calls on countries to practice mutual respect and understanding, promote tolerance, inclusiveness, solidarity and respect for diversity, dialogue and cooperation to ensure all human rights people for all as stated in Resolution 52/19 chaired by Vietnam, calling on countries to promote mutual respect and understanding, tolerance, inclusiveness, unity and appreciation of differences. , dialogue, cooperation and international solidarity in promoting and protecting human rights.

As a member of the UN Security Council and the main sponsor of the above Resolution, the representative of Vietnam affirmed that it has and will continue to cooperate with all member countries to promote that task. Later this year, Vietnam, along with Bangladesh and the Philippines, will present a draft annual resolution on promoting and protecting human rights in the context of climate change at the 56th Session.

Promote dialogue, seek comprehensive common solutions, meet the interests of developing countries in the issue of climate change, promote gender equality, protect the rights of vulnerable groups, and support Humanizing people in conflict, dealing with the root causes of discrimination, racism and the consequences of colonialism are contemporary issues that require common will, common interests and joining hands of all countries.