14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union opens

The 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) for the 2026–2031 term officially opened on June 18 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. The Congress brings together 793 official delegates, who are outstanding women representing different social groups, ethnic communities, religions, professional sectors, and regions across the country.

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Delegates attend the opening session of the 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union. (Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA)
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Delegates from the Military Women’s Delegation attend the opening session of the Congress. (Photo: Van Diep/VNA)
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Delegates attend the opening session of the 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union. (Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA)
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Delegates attend the opening session of the 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union. (Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA)
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Former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, incumbent and former Party and State leaders, and delegates attend the opening session of the Congress. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)
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Delegates perform the flag-saluting ceremony during the opening session of the Congress. (Photo: An Dang/VNA)
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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, Party and State leaders, former leaders, and delegates attend the opening session of the Congress. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)
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Delegates perform the flag-saluting ceremony during the opening session of the Congress. (Photo: An Dang/VNA)
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Delegates from the Military Women’s Delegation visit the exhibition booth of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) at the 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union. (Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA)
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A cultural performance welcomes the opening of the Congress. (Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA)
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Delegates attend the opening session of the 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union. (Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA)
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Members of the Presidium chair the Congress. (Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA)
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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivers a keynote address at the Congress. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)
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Le Thi Thuy, President of the Vietnam Women's Union, delivers the opening speech at the Congress. (Photo: An Dang/VNA)
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Delegates attend the opening session of the 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union. (Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA)