Vietnam's Grassroots Democracy Bill Under Scrutiny, Focus on Disadvantaged Groups
Vietnam's National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed revisions to the draft Law on the Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level, emphasizing the need to ensure equal and effective exercise of democratic rights, particularly for disadvantaged groups and residents in socio-economically challenging areas.
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