Vietnam pledges to promote human rights ahead of run for UNHCR seat

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and other international organizations in Geneva, leads the Vietnamese delegation to the 51st session of the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which lasted from September 12 to October 7, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the session, Mai highlighted Vietnam's priorities and commitments as a candidate for the UNHCR for the 2023-2025 term, reaffirmed its consistent stance and policies to make human beings the center for development and ensure that citizens get to enjoy the fruits of development.

She also talked about Vietnam’s commitment and capacity to contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights around the world, as well as facilitating dialogues and cooperation at the UNHRC regarding issues like sustainable development, climate change response, the protection and promotion of the rights of vulnerable communities, gender equality and the advancement of women.

The UNHCR would vote for new members for its 2023-2025 term on Tuesday. Vietnam is a running candidate.