The Vietnam report was jointly prepared by GenComNet and AA Viet Nam, two organizations promoting women’s representation in politics especially in the election of the national assemblies taking place in 2007.

This write up was prepared to contribute to the report of ActionAid International in this special event. It would be illustrated by a more comprehensive study report on the women’s participation by the end of March.

The write-up is starts with an overview on the political system of Vietnam country. Part 2 summarized some policies and legislations to advancement of women’s participations in politics. Statistics on women’s participation in leadership and decision-making is presented in part 4. The last section describes several lessons learnt and recommendations.

Vietnam, “Women in Politics in Vietnam”

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