Vietnam’s human rights record is scheduled to be reviewed for official approval at a Thursday plenary session of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council in Switzerland. The review is part of a regular process it conducts every four years. The Southeast Asian nation is one of 192 member states of the UN to go through the Universal Periodic Review which is a new mechanism of … [Read more...] about UN to Review Vietnam’s Human Rights Report
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US, Vietnam face Agent Orange legacy
"We have globally, collectively, agreed that this stuff is bad," Koos Neefies an adviser on dioxin to the United Nations in Hanoi. The legacy of Agent Orange has been a deep scar on the Vietnamese people. Agent Orange and other herbicides were widely used during the Vietnam War as part of the U.S.’s defoliant program to reduce the dense jungle foliage where enemy troops were … [Read more...] about US, Vietnam face Agent Orange legacy
Influential Vietnamese: Betty Nguyen, CNN Anchor
Vietnamese people have made important contributions to society in business, politics, media, sports and culture. We want to recognize some of the most influential members of our community. Betty Nguyen anchors CNN's Newroom program, making her one of the most public Vietnamese figures. Ms. Nguyen made her mark in American journalism by winning countless awards: Associated … [Read more...] about Influential Vietnamese: Betty Nguyen, CNN Anchor
The Hunger Site Feeds the Hungry in One Click
We are always looking out for new and creative methods of raising awareness and funding for great causes. The Hunger Site (www.thehungersite.com) takes a creative approach to fund raising by using 100% of advertising revenue to pay for food for the hungry. How much food? One click will bring a hungry person 1.1 cup of food. It is dead simple with no strings … [Read more...] about The Hunger Site Feeds the Hungry in One Click
Ha Long Bay – One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature?
Ha Long Bay of the Quang Ninh Province is among the 28 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The open voting campaign began with more than 440 locations from over 220 countries. Ha Long Bay prevailed after two rounds of eliminations to become one of the finalists. "Ha Long Bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. The bay has a 120 … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay – One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature?