Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai and other members of the Vietnamese delegation in Geneva. (Photo: VNA)

At the interactive dialogue on the annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) on Tuesday, Ambassador Mai emphasized that Vietnam supports the fundamental principles of universality, fairness, objectivity, non-choice and non-interference in internal affairs of countries. Substantial dialogue and cooperation as well as adherence to the above-mentioned principles is the most effective way to promote and protect human rights, she added.

Although Vietnam and other countries are facing with many challenges in promoting and protecting human rights, Vietnam is determined to ensure that its people fully enjoy human rights, Mai said.

At the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, which run from June 19 to July 14, Vietnam continues to promote its participation as a member for the 2023-2025 tenure. A central theme of Vietnam is human rights in climate change.

Vietnam, Bangladesh and the Philippines will co-host a discussion on climate change and human rights, and introduce the draft Resolution 2023 on climate change and human rights.

Besides, the Vietnamese delegation will chair and coordinate with a number of partners to organize a thematic discussion on combating gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.