Vietnamese Association in Malaysia Marks Decade of Advocating for Women’s Rights


Kuala lumpur: The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA), in collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, celebrated the 10th anniversary of their women’s union and the 8th anniversary of the Vietnamese language club on October 20 in Kuala Lumpur.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the event drew the participation of thousands of Vietnamese women residing and employed in Malaysia. A major focus of the gathering was a forum titled “Protecting the rights and legal interests of Vietnamese women and children in Malaysia.” This forum aimed to address and enhance the protection mechanisms for the community, highlighting the ongoing commitment of the MVFA and the Vietnamese Embassy to safeguard the well-being of Vietnamese women and children living abroad.

The ceremony not only commemorated the anniversaries but also served as a significant platform for raising awareness and fostering discussions on the challenges faced by Vietnamese women in Malaysia. The collaboration between the MVFA and the V
ietnamese Embassy underscores a sustained effort to support the Vietnamese diaspora in Southeast Asia, particularly in areas of legal rights and social integration.