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Over 20 organizations call on the U.S. not to grant market economy status to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Vietnamese American organizations July 10, 2024

Hanoi is waging an intense lobbying campaign to ask the US government to grant “market economy” status to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In response, more than 20 Vietnamese and international organizations wrote to US President Joe Biden, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to urge the US administration to refuse to grant this market economy status for Vietnam at this time.

Rights groups urge Thailand not to extradite Vietnamese activist, saying he’s at risk if sent home

AP June 15, 2024

Y Quynh Bdap, who had United Nations refugee status in Thailand, was picked up by local police on Tuesday, the day after he had met with Canadian Embassy officials as he pursued asylum there, according to the Peace Rights Foundation, a Thai organization that had been in contact with him.

Vietnam UPR side event 2024 in Geneva

Viet Tan May 10, 2024

On the eve of Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Viet Tan and nine international organizations held a conference to shed light on the human rights situation in Vietnam.

Vietnam UPR 2024 Side Event

Viet Tan April 14, 2024

In advance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), eight Vietnamese and international human rights organizations will host a side event on May 6, 2024 to shine a spotlight on the continuing human rights violations in Vietnam today.

Analysts: Resignation of Vietnam’s President Shows Party Infighting

VOA March 25, 2024

Analysts say this month’s resignation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, one year into his five-year term, indicates infighting within the Communist Party and shakes the country’s reputation for political stability, a key driver of foreign investment.

ACAT France, Freedom House and Viet Tan submit a report to the UN HRC for the 140th session

ACAT France, Freedom House and Viet Tan February 2, 2024

This submission to the Human Rights Committee (HCR) on Vietnam highlights violations of the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR – “the Covenant”) prior to the adoption of the List of Issues, for its 140th Session.

Paracel Islands & Congressional Actions to Support Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific

Duy Hoang January 19, 2024

Fifty years ago, the People’s Republic of China invaded Vietnam’s Paracel Islands. It was an act of aggression then and represents a continued danger to the civilized world today.

Capitol Hill Briefing to Mark 50 Years of Paracel Islands Under Chinese Occupation

Viet Tan January 11, 2024

Vietnamese pro-democracy organization, Viet Tan, in collaboration with bipartisan Members of Congress will be hosting a briefing marking 50 years of China’s invasion and occupation of Vietnam’s Paracel Islands. The event will be on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 3:00-4:30 P.M. in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060.

Censorship by other means: Case study of Facebook’s community standards in Vietnam

Viet Tan December 18, 2023

The Vietnamese government has traditionally censored the internet by blocking access to foreign-based websites, slowing down internet traffic, and directing technology companies to bar local users from accessing politically sensitive content.

2023 Le Dinh Luong Human Rights Award Presented to HRD Truong Van Dung

Viet Tan December 8, 2023

Viet Tan is proud to announce that the 2023 Le Dinh Luong Human Rights Award goes to Human Rights Defender Truong Van Dung. The theme of this year’s award is: “75 Years of International Human Rights — Freedom, Equality & Justice for Vietnam.”

How Canada can engage Vietnam while furthering its democratic values

Duy Hoang October 31, 2023

As Canada pursues this long-term, multi-faceted strategy, it will undoubtedly prioritize certain relationships. Japan, South Korea and Australia certainly. These are all democracies and important economies. But perhaps Vietnam will be considered a strategic partner as well. The question is how Canada can engage Vietnam while furthering its democratic values?

Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience – 2023 Report

Viet Tan October 25, 2023

On January 1, 2023, Vietnam joined the United Nations Human Rights Council after an intense lobbying effort within the international community. Some hoped that this would lead to greater respect for human rights by the Vietnamese government, while others raised alarm about the contradicting nature of the situation. In particular, a country notorious for human rights violations is now tasked in the UN with promoting these rights internationally.