Vietnam’s Ethnic Policies: A Foundation for National Development

“Our people must know our history / To understand the origins of our Vietnamese nation.” This verse by Ho Chi Minh affirms the importance of understanding national history and culture, including ethnic policies. What are ethnic policies, and which documents form the foundation for the country’s development?

Ethnic Policies – A Solid Foundation for Development

Ethnic policies are the set of guidelines and policies of the Party and State aimed at building national unity, promoting the strength of each ethnic group, and the entire Vietnamese community. Like Mr. Hai, a rice truck driver in Hanoi, often says: “Ethnic policies are like connecting truck containers together. Each container represents an ethnic group; a strong connection ensures safe and fast transportation of goods, leading to national development.”

The Role of Ethnic Policies

Ethnic policies play a crucial role in:

• Building National Unity: Eliminating division and discrimination, creating solidarity for national defense and development.
• Socio-economic Development: Supporting ethnic minorities in economic development, poverty reduction, and improving living standards.
• Preserving and Promoting Cultural Identity: Creating favorable conditions for each ethnic group to develop its unique cultural values, enriching Vietnam’s cultural identity.

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Key Documents on Ethnic Policies

Vietnam has a comprehensive system of legal documents on ethnic policies, including:

• The 2013 Constitution: Affirms equality among ethnic groups, ensuring the rights and development of ethnic minorities.
• The 2006 Law on Gender Equality: Eliminates all forms of gender discrimination, enabling women of all ethnicities to participate equally in economic, political, cultural, and social activities.
• Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW of the Politburo on Ethnic Affairs in the New Context: Provides strategic direction and comprehensive solutions for effective implementation of ethnic work in the current period.

In addition, many other documents, such as the Law on Education and the Law on Health, also contain specific provisions on ethnic policies.

Significance of Ethnic Policy Documents

Ethnic policy documents contribute to:

• Institutionalizing the Party’s Lines: Transforming the Party’s guidelines and policies into law with specific regulations for implementation.
• Creating a Legal Framework: Protecting the legitimate rights and interests of ethnic minorities, facilitating community development.
• Raising Awareness: Helping people better understand ethnic policies and actively participate in their implementation.

Connecting with Love – Building a Strong Nation

Ethnic policies are the thread connecting ethnic groups, creating immense strength to protect and build the nation. As Mr. Nam, a truck expert at Hanoi Truck Workshop, shares: “It’s like connecting truck axles, each axle representing an ethnic group. When the axles work in sync, the truck runs smoothly, moving the country forward.”

Let’s join hands to contribute to building national unity and making Vietnam increasingly prosperous and civilized!

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