Marking a new development stage for the Vietnamese women's movement in Japan
WVR - The Second Congress of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region, Japan, for the 2026-2028 term not only marks a new development stage for the Vietnamese women's movement in Japan but also opens up directions to strengthen community connections, preserve national cultural identity, and promote the role of overseas Vietnamese women in the new era.
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| The Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka will continue to accompany, support, and facilitate the activities of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka) |
On the occasion of Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20 and the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20, 1930 - October 20, 2026), the Second Congress of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region for the 2026-2028 term was held at the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka in an atmosphere of solemnity, solidarity, and warm compatriotism.
The event was an opportunity to review the activities of the Association and to determine the direction for building an increasingly strong organization that meets the needs of connection, support, and development for Vietnamese women living, studying, and working in Japan.
The Congress elected Le Thuong as the President of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region for the 2026-2028 term. She also serves as the President of the Vietnamese Women's Network in Japan, contributing to expanding connections between organizations and women's groups, enhancing coordination activities, and spreading positive values within the Vietnamese community nationwide.
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| Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Nguyen Truong Son speaking at the program. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka) |
Speaking at the Congress, Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Nguyen Truong Son extended congratulations to all members of the Association on Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20, congratulated the successful organization of the Congress, the election of the new leadership, and acknowledged the positive contributions of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region during its first term.
The Consul General also expressed the desire for the Association to continue innovating its content and methods of operation, paying practical attention to the lives of its members, promoting the role of women in educating the younger generation, building a strong, united Vietnamese community that integrates with the host society; and for the Association's members to actively participate in preserving the Vietnamese language, promoting the country, people, and culture of Vietnam, and fostering Vietnam-Japan people-to-people exchanges.
He affirmed: “The Consulate General will continue to accompany, support, and facilitate the activities of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region.”
In addition, the seminar program commemorating the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union was an opportunity for delegates and members to discuss the role of women in family, work, and society; share experiences in adapting to life in Japan, raising bilingual children, preserving the Vietnamese language for the younger generation, and building a support network for women in the community.
The discussions aimed at bringing the Association's activities closer to the practical needs of its members, especially young women, working women, students, and Vietnamese families in Japan.
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| Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Nguyen Truong Son presenting flowers to congratulate Le Thuong on her election as President of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region for the 2026-2028 term. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka) |
Sharing at the Congress, Le Thuong expressed her appreciation for the trust of the delegates and affirmed her determination, along with the new Executive Committee, to promote the spirit of solidarity, responsibility, and innovation; to build the Association into a common home for Vietnamese women to share experiences and support each other in life, work, and social activities.
According to the orientation for the 2026-2028 term, the Association will focus on expanding its network in various localities in Japan, promoting cultural, educational, and charitable activities, supporting women and families for sustainable integration, and strengthening exchanges with Japanese women's organizations.
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| The Second Congress of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region is therefore not only an event to consolidate the organization but also a milestone affirming the aspirations of Vietnamese women abroad. (Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka) |
Notably, these orientations are linked with the spirit of Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW dated August 2, 2026, of the Politburo on the work of overseas Vietnamese. The resolution emphasizes the role of the overseas Vietnamese community in the great national unity bloc, while also highlighting the importance of preserving the Vietnamese language, spreading cultural identity, and promoting the role of a bridge of friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and other countries.
In this spirit, Vietnamese women's organizations in Japan not only fulfill the task of connecting and caring for members but can also become active forces in preserving culture, educating the younger generation, and promoting the image of Vietnam and its people.
The Second Congress of the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Kansai region is therefore not only an event to consolidate the organization but also a milestone affirming the aspirations of Vietnamese women abroad. From the spirit of solidarity, confidence, and integration, Vietnamese women in Kansai continue to play a role in building a strong community, preserving their roots, and contributing positively to Vietnam-Japan relations.
(Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka)
