“Support” for women and children affected by violence

In July 2025, An Giang signed a cooperation agreement with UNFPA to establish the An Giang “Sunshine House” model and officially operate on August 19, 2025 in Long Xuyen ward. This is an important step, not only creating a solid “support” for those who have suffered many traumas, but also contributing to the completion of the system of support services for counseling, health care, legal, and livelihood connection, helping women and girls who have suffered violence to reintegrate into life with new faith and hope.

When you need help, call 1800.8077 (free 24/7) and our dedicated staff will provide timely advice and assistance. An Giang's "Sunshine House" is fully equipped with functional rooms: medical , consulting, shelter, hotline, recording, entertainment area... Here, victims of violence and abuse... will receive medical care, care, therapeutic intervention, psychological support, counseling, social services, emergency shelter, protection from the police, legal and judicial services and connection to essential services according to current policies. At the same time, coordinate with local authorities to support women and girls who have suffered violence to return home, stabilize their lives and integrate into the community.

Mr. Matthew David Jackson - UNFPA Representative in Vietnam and Deputy Director of the Department of Health Tran Quoc Tuan signed the handover of "Sunshine House" to An Giang province. Photo: HANH CHAU

An Giang is one of the few localities selected by UNFPA to implement the “Sunshine House” model - a model to support women and girls who are victims of violence, with a total budget of 130,000 USD funded by UNFPA. The project aims to promote gender equality, prevent and respond to gender-based violence and support victims of violence to access essential and quality comprehensive services. It is expected that by 2026, 100 women and girls will access and use the service; 60 service providers will be trained to improve their capacity; 1,000 people will have access to information...

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy shared: "An Giang Sunshine House" - a project with profound humanitarian meaning, supporting women and girls who suffer from violence in An Giang. I highly appreciate the companionship and support of central agencies, UNFPA, the cooperation and responsibility of departments, branches and organizations, contributing to making An Giang Sunshine House a reality. This is not only a social project but also a symbol of the spirit of humanity, sharing and community responsibility".

Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy said that the operation of the An Giang “Sunshine House” is not only a concretization of the Party and State’s policies on gender equality, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women and children, but also a demonstration of the attention and efforts of all levels, sectors, organizations and the community in building a safe, humane and non-violent society. With the function of being a place to receive, advise, provide medical care, provide legal support, psychological support and create conditions for community reintegration, this place will become a reliable support, promptly sheltering and helping women and girls who unfortunately fall into difficult circumstances.

Deputy Director of the Department of Youth Affairs and Gender Equality, Ministry of Home Affairs Luong Thi Hai Anh said that An Giang is the 6th province nationwide, and the first province in the Mekong Delta region to launch this model, with the desire to raise people's awareness in preventing and combating gender-based violence, moving towards a violence-free society. "Sunshine House" will truly be a safe home, bringing the light of faith, hope and life-changing opportunities to those who have suffered trauma.

HANH CHAU

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/-diem-tua-cho-phu-nu-va-tre-em-bi-bao-luc-a461083.html