Viet Nam
National Assembly
Specialized body - Women's caucus
Vietnam Female Members of Parliament Group (VFMPG)
(May 2008)About
Formal or informal
Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs
Yes
The caucus is cross-party
No
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
Yes
Activities
Issues dealt with by the caucus
- Capacity building for women parliamentarians on gender issues, gender mainstreaming in the legislative process and oversight of the implementation of laws on gender equity
- Oversight of implementation of the laws to prevent and combat domestic violence, protect children, and guarantee the right of women to education.
- Role of women in green growth and the environment. Training, workshop, conf erence on aforesaid issues, International cooperation with women MP groups and other parliamentarians (more in plan of action)
- Oversight of implementation of the laws to prevent and combat domestic violence, protect children, and guarantee the right of women to education.
- Role of women in green growth and the environment. Training, workshop, conf erence on aforesaid issues, International cooperation with women MP groups and other parliamentarians (more in plan of action)
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
Yes
The caucus has a communication plan
No
Contact information for the Committee
Address
Nguyen Thuy Anh, Chair of the Committe for Social Affairs
Phone
+84-8046328
E-mail