Vietnamese youth use social media to advocate for ending violence against women and girls
Source:
UN Women
Thirty-five youth leaders and activists from Northern to Southern regions of Viet Nam came together to participate in a three-day training organized by UN Women and the Viet Nam Volunteer Center, Youth Union (VVC). The training aimed to deepen knowledge and understanding of the youth leaders and activists on gender equality and violence against women and girls (VAWG), using social media as a tool to advocate and engage other youth in ending VAWG.
In Viet Nam, a remarkable 95 per cent of young people between the age of 15 and 24 have access to the internet. Due to a growing demand and po