Vietnam Health Minister Prioritizes Children's Rights
Vietnam's Health Minister has declared the protection of children's rights as the utmost priority. As a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the statement signals a strong commitment to reinforcing domestic child protection systems.
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