Creating a safe cyberspace for the vigorous development of women and children
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS), with the support of UN Women and UNESCO, convened a international workshop entitled “Cybersecurity resilience: Protection of women and children online” in Hanoi on March 28.
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| Overview the international workshop 'Cybersecurity resilience: Protection of women and children online'. (Source: UN Women) |
The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders: law enforcement officials, government policymakers, educators, , UNICEF, UNFPA, UNESCO, Embassies of UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and USA, researchers, lecturers, and colleague students from Vietnam Women Academy, People’s Police Academy, People’s Security Academy, Thu Do University, Hanoi University of Industry, Viettel, etc. The workshop to address the growing online threats and digital vulnerabilities faced particularly by women and girls in Vietnam.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Country Representative in Vietnam, emphasized the Conference’s alignment with Vietnam’s first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP WPS), adopted in 2024.
She highlighted the urgency of building digital resilience for women and girls and noted that while technology offers tremendous opportunities, it also exposes women and girls to increased risks such as cyberbullying, online harassment, scams, and sexual exploitation.
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| Ms. Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Country Representative in Vietnam at the event. (Source: UN Women) |
The workshop featured expert presentations from both national and international speakers, including insights from UNESCO and UN Women, on global trends and best practices to tackle technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV). Global data show that up to 38% of women have experienced online violence. In Vietnam, 21% of young people aged 13–24 have been cyberbullied (UNICEF, 2019).
Ms. Justine Sass, Head of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality, UNESCO, stressed that education plays a transformative role in ending online violence, especially in school settings. She called for a holistic and systemic approach, embedding digital safety into school curricula, teacher training, policies, and student engagement—and underscored the importance of cross-sectoral partnerships, including those with law enforcement and tech companies.
Participants explored solutions through the lens of the four pillars of the WPS Agenda: Prevention, Protection, Participation, and Recovery, with a central message that “Cybersecurity starts with each of us. Be proactive in recognizing threats, strengthening the digital skills, and never hesitate to seek help”.
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| Senior Lieutenant Colonel Do Anh Tuan, Head of Division, Department of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Public Security. (Source: UN Women) |
In his closing remarks, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Do Anh Tuan, Head of Division, Department of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Public Security, emphasized: “What we do today will shape the world of tomorrow. That is why the world must join hands to create a safe cyberspace for the vigorous development of children and women, while also turning it into a vital platform for promoting gender equality.”
The event concluded with a call for stronger collaboration among government agencies, families, schools, academic institutions, the private sector, and international organizations, to ensure women and girls can participate safely, confidently, and equally in Vietnam’s digital transformation.
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| The workshop to address the growing online threats and digital vulnerabilities faced particularly by women and girls in Vietnam. (Source: UN Women) |
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