Child Rights in Vietnam


Out of Vietnam’s child population of 18.3 million, one-sixth (2.83 million) are currently engaged in some forms of economic activities , 42.6 per cent of whom are girls. Nearly 86 per cent of these working children live in rural areas and two-thirds belong to the 15-17 age group. Many children are negatively impacted by urban migration in Vietnam, with many left behind by parents leaving for cities to work. For parent workers that live with their children, a lack of childcare provision and/or inadequate childcare is a major concern. 

 

A lack of decent work opportunities for young workers creates further challenges; many juvenile workers excluded from the formal sector are forced to find work. 

 

Along with the strong economic development and effective efforts by the Vietnamese government, child labour has been significantly reduced during the last decades. However, with an estimated  1 million children who are still engaged in child labour, these efforts are still ongoing, across all sectors. 

 

Businesses can directly contribute to these efforts, by further investing in strengthened opportunities for migrant families and their children and offering decent work for youth as well as measures that can directly contribute toward the elimination of child labour, promote the rights of children and create a stable and reliable workforce in one of the key sourcing countries in the years to come.


Supporting You in Vietnam


The Centre’s teams in Vietnam are located in Hanoi and Hoh Chi Minh City. In addition to our core team of three people we also have a group of service providers that have been trained by The Centre. We are currently in the process of finalising our formal registration in the country. Vietnam has seen the pilot programmes of several of our key services including our young worker development programme. The Centre has conducted child rights risk assessments across a range of sectors and commodities in Vietnam. Services originating from China such as parenting training and child friendly spaces have now also made their way to Vietnam where several working parent trainings have been delivered recently.  All of the services that The Centre offers are available in Vietnam.


Browse Our Work in Vietnam

WeCare Expands to Create Family-Friendly Workplaces at More Factories in Vietnam
28/06/2022 | Project Updates
WeCare Expands to Create Family-Friendly Workplaces at More Factories in Vietnam
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Information Webinars to Kick-off Free Young Worker Protection & Skill Development Training for Enterprises in Vietnam in July
27/06/2022 | News
Information Webinars to Kick-off Free Young Worker Protection & Skill Development Training for Enterprises in Vietnam in July
To take part in a free young worker training programme in July, please join us on June 28 and 30 for the kick-off webinars.
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Child Labour in Vietnam’s Agriculture Sector: The Story of One Boy in Vietnam, the Fate of Millions of Children Worldwide
12/06/2022 | Stories
Child Labour in Vietnam’s Agriculture Sector: The Story of One Boy in Vietnam, the Fate of Millions of Children Worldwide
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Achieving New Milestones with WeCare and WeCare Plus in 2022
28/03/2022 | Project Updates
Achieving New Milestones with WeCare and WeCare Plus in 2022
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Free Child Rights and Business Principles Training Underway in Vietnam –  Opportunities for More Businesses to Join in 2022
20/10/2021 | News
Free Child Rights and Business Principles Training Underway in Vietnam – Opportunities for More Businesses to Join in 2022
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Interview with a Worker on Living, Resting and Working in a “Three-on-the-Spot” Factory
27/09/2021 | Stories
Interview with a Worker on Living, Resting and Working in a “Three-on-the-Spot” Factory
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The Centre Becomes Remediation Partner for amfori in Vietnam
22/09/2021 | News
The Centre Becomes Remediation Partner for amfori in Vietnam
The Centre has been chosen to be one of four organisations to remediate grievances raised by amfori members in their supply chains in Vietnam.
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Three Dialogues on Youth Employability by The Vietnam Chambers of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and UNICEF, Sep 15-17
06/09/2021 | News
Three Dialogues on Youth Employability by The Vietnam Chambers of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and UNICEF, Sep 15-17
The Centre is looking forward to sharing insights on "developing transferable skills for jobs of the future" on Sep. 15.
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Ending Child Labour by Giving Young Workers Access to Decent Work: Huong’s Story
08/07/2021 | Stories
Ending Child Labour by Giving Young Workers Access to Decent Work: Huong’s Story
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