The Capital Police Women's Bloc parades at the 80th Anniversary of the People's Public Security Traditional Day (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025). (Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA)

From mothers and wives who were willing to sacrifice in wartime, to intellectuals, businesswomen, and brave leaders in the era of integration - Vietnamese women through the ages have always been shining symbols of patriotism, sacrifice, intelligence, and the desire to constantly rise up.

The tradition of heroism, indomitability, loyalty and responsibility - the foundation of Vietnamese women's identity

The history of the Vietnamese people is a great epic of patriotism and self-reliance, in which women have always been an inseparable part, creating the resilient and kind beauty of the nation. From the Trung sisters and Trieu Thi Mai to the heroic Vietnamese mothers in the long resistance wars against invaders, the tradition of “heroic, indomitable, loyal, and courageous” has become a noble quality, a symbol of the spiritual strength of Vietnamese women.

In the midst of war, women were not only a solid rear but also a resilient frontline. The girls who opened the Truong Son road, female laborers, youth volunteers, nurses, teachers, workers, farmers, etc. created the image of women who were “good at national affairs and good at housework” – shouldering the responsibility of the nation while taking care of the family.

They are the embodiment of patriotism and silent sacrifice, contributing greatly to the victory of the revolution and the cause of national reunification.

Entering peacetime, that tradition continues to be inherited and spread. Vietnamese women are still the backbone of the family, the factor that preserves culture, lifestyle and national ethics; at the same time, an important force in labor, production, education , construction and development of the country.

President Ho Chi Minh visited a cultural supplementary class for working women in Luong Yen quarter, Hanoi (March 27, 1956). (Photo: VNA archive)

President Ho Chi Minh once affirmed: "The beautiful landscape of Vietnam is woven and embroidered by our women, young and old, to become more beautiful and brilliant." This teaching not only honors the role of women in the history of the nation, but also serves as a guideline for generations of Vietnamese women today to continue to promote in the work of building and defending the Fatherland in the new era.

Vietnamese Women's Movement - accompanying the nation

Over the 95 years since the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20, 1930 - October 20, 2025), the women's movement in our country has become an inseparable part of the history of the Vietnamese revolution.

Under the leadership of the Party, Vietnamese women are constantly growing and affirming their position in all fields.

Right from the first years of its establishment, the Association mobilized, enlightened, and gathered women to participate in the revolution, making an important contribution to the success of the August Revolution in 1945.

During the resistance war against French colonialism and American imperialism, the Association initiated many outstanding movements, such as: "Three responsibilities", "Women are good at national affairs and good at housework", "All for the South"... to glorify the qualities of Vietnamese women.

Entering the period of innovation, the women's movement has had a strong shift, closely linked to the requirements of national development. The movements "Women actively study, work creatively, build happy families", "Women help each other develop the economy", "Women start a business" have contributed to promoting gender equality, creating livelihoods and improving the position of women in social life.

In particular, in the 2021-2025 period, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union has promoted the implementation of the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the movement "Building Vietnamese women of the new era: confident, self-respecting, loyal, and responsible".

The goal is not only to affirm the role of women in the family, but also to expand to the role of the subject in socio-economic development, international integration and digital transformation.

Currently, women account for nearly 50% of the social workforce; more than 26% of the 15th National Assembly deputies are female, the highest rate ever, putting Vietnam among the group of countries with a high rate of female parliamentarians in Asia.

Thousands of women-owned businesses have made positive contributions to the economy; tens of thousands of rural women have boldly started businesses, applying science and technology to production.

Vietnamese women today not only play an important role in the family but are also dynamic, creative citizens, actively contributing to the country's development.

New era women - brave, intelligent, master of the future

Entering a new era, the era of technology, innovation and integration has opened up many opportunities for Vietnamese women but also many challenges. In the context of globalization and the 4.0 industrial revolution, the requirement is that women not only "be good at housework and good at national affairs" but also have to master knowledge, master technology and master the future.

In recent years, there have been more and more outstanding female role models appearing in the fields of science and technology, health care, education, culture, sports, business, and armed forces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with representatives attending the 2024 Asia-Pacific Women Scientists and Engineers Network (INWES APNN) Conference held in Hanoi. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)

Vietnamese female scientists are honored in international rankings, female entrepreneurs lead large corporations, many female artists and athletes affirm their talent and courage in regional and world arenas.

They are living proof of the image of Vietnamese women in the new era - dynamic, creative, confident, with a desire to contribute and commit to the community.

Not only in urban areas or high-knowledge fields, in remote areas, millions of ethnic minority women still strive every day to overcome difficulties, maintain their livelihoods, take care of their children's education, and preserve their national cultural identity.

In industrial parks and export processing zones, millions of female workers are working hard, contributing to the growth of the economy. No matter what position they hold, Vietnamese women still shine with their sacrifice, determination and kindness.

Vietnamese women have been playing an increasingly large role in the fields of leadership, management and policy making.

Many female cadres hold important positions in the political system, contributing to the planning of national development strategies. They participate in policy making, protecting women’s rights, promoting gender equality and spreading progressive values ​​to the community. This affirms a truth: the development of women is the measure of social progress.

In particular, there have been 154 female soldiers (as of early 2025), accounting for about 14.5% of the total number of officers and soldiers participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations, much higher than the average of other countries.

The aspiration of Vietnamese women today is not only to be "warm and happy" but also to contribute, to be affirmed and to be honored.

From highland farmers to leaders, from workers to scientists..., everyone is joining hands to create a new face for the country - a Vietnam that is innovative, creative, tolerant and humane.

Enhancing the role of women, creating conditions for women to maximize their potential

In the process of national development, our Party and State always identify women as an important force, the center of the great national unity bloc.

Enhancing the role of women, promoting gender equality, ensuring rights and development opportunities for women is not only a social policy, but also a national strategy for sustainable development.

The National Strategy on Gender Equality for the 2021-2030 period, along with a series of action programs such as: "Women starting a business", "Women with digital transformation", "Women participating in green transformation", along with many social security policies and care for female workers, have created an environment for women to develop comprehensively, proactively integrate and innovate.

The Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress also affirmed the requirement to "promote the role, potential and creativity of women in all areas of social life", considering the liberation and development of women as one of the criteria demonstrating the superior nature of our regime.

Along with that, the Vietnam Women's Union has proactively innovated its operating methods, connected creative women's networks, supported startups, built sustainable livelihood models, and helped women not be left behind in the digital age.

It is this care and companionship that has been helping Vietnamese women maximize their potential, contributing to strengthening the foundation of a stable society, happy families, and compassionate communities - the core values ​​that make up the strength of the Vietnamese people today.

From the heroic, indomitable, loyal and responsible tradition to the image of a confident, brave and creative woman today is the journey of continuous inheritance and development of Vietnamese women.

In the era of integration and digital transformation, with intelligence, courage and compassion, Vietnamese women will continue to contribute to the country's development, building an image of Vietnam rich in identity, modernity and sustainable development./.

According to vietnamplus.vn

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