Action program against domestic violence approved

The action program targets to raise awareness of all levels, sectors and the community on the prevention of domestic violence; gradually reduce the number of domestic violence cases nationwide.

Under the National Action Program, communication events and campaigns against domestic violence will be held annually at national, community and family levels.

Victims of domestic violence would receive further support services like medical check-up and temporary shelters.

Mass organizations, communities and people are encouraged to join hands to fight against domestic violence.

A fund which supports victims of domestic violence would be set up.

According to a report released at the launch of the Viet Nam Family Year 2013, 178,847 domestic violence cases were recorded between 2009 and June 2012, of which more than 16,000 cases involving the elders and 23,300 involving children, with the majority of the rest involving spouses, mostly wives. 

Every third married or divorced person admitted to being a victim of domestic violence, according to the report, which also mentioned thousands of divorces have taken place./.

By Kim Loan