Quang Ninh to host int’l conference on sexual health

The (VPHA)
announced the information at a press conference on June 2 in Hanoi, adding that
it is the first time Vietnam host the biggest forum on reproductive and sexual
health in the Asia – Pacific region.

Young people will gather in the first day of the
conference themed “Leave no one behind! Justice in sexual and reproductive
health”.

The days after, representatives will discuss
issues, such as overcoming social, cultural and regional barriers; towards an
economic order, strengthening the justice system, making good quality education
and advancing justice and equality in sexual and reproductive health and
rights. 

The event is expected to welcome 1,500
representatives from over 40 countries and organisations, of whom some 200 researchers
will be speakers.

The conference will be the biggest sexual and
reproductive health and rights dialogue to be viewed at different angles like
culture, religious policy, healthcare system and education, said Dr. Le Vu Anh,
President of VPHA.

He added that as a host, Vietnam will introduce
five typical solution models for sexual and reproductive health at the event.

The conference will offer an opportunity for
Vietnam’s health sector to introduce its achievement and exchange experience
with other countries in region and the world, according to a representative of
the country’s health ministry.

Initiated by civil society organisations in
2001, the biennial APCRSHP has been held in the Philippines (twice), Thailand,
India, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Myanmar. -VNA