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Top legislator attends second mock session of Children’s National Assembly

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 29 attended the second mock session of the "Children’s NA" initiative, which brought together 306 young delegates from 63 provinces and cities across the country.

Two Ministers to face tough questions at 2024 'Children's National Assembly'

During the second session of the "Children's Parliament" in 2024, students raised critical issues such as school violence and substance abuse, with responses directly from the Education and Health Ministers.

Investigation at Hoa Hong Shelter finds child abuse and charity exploitation

The Hoa Hong Shelter in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, has been found to be involved in child abuse and exploitation of charity resources.

Anxiety disorders in children on the rise

A 13-year-old male patient was taken to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Ward under the Institute of Mental Health by his family because he showed signs of mental disorder.

Second mock session of “Children’s National Assembly” to take place next month

The second mock session of the “Children’s National Assembly”, scheduled for September in Hanoi, will see the participation of 307 children, according to the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

Sex education best shield against child violence and sexual abuse

Psychologists say that sex education is a process that involves children’s psychological growth from childhood to adulthood.

Children under six years old to be issued ID cards from July 1

From July 1, authorities will issue identity certificates to people of Vietnamese origin whose nationality is unknown.

Gen Z girls launch project to combat child sexual abuse in Central Highlands

Four young women create a project to teach Dak Nong children vital skills for preventing sexual abuse.

A special retreat where children don’t have to recite prayers

“Summer is the time for children to rest and play, so we don’t intend to put pressure on them. They won’t be asked to sit for many hours and say their prayers,” said Thich Tam Thuan, a Buddhist nun.

Parents are worried as children overuse social networks

Children’s regular use of social networks and their access to ‘dirty’ websites are worrying parents.

Vietnam announces basic standards for online child protection products

The set of standards 'Basic technical requirements for products and services to protect children online' will be the basis for assessing quality and promoting the development of an ecosystem of solutions to protect Vietnamese children online.

Safety skills for children more important than ever

Many families also teach their children simple lessons such as how to open the driver’s door when forgotten in the car or what to do if fire breaks out at home.