Hanoi (VNA), Nov. 25 -- A cooperation agreement on child protection was signed on November 24 between the Department of Child Affairs under the Ministry of Labour , Invalids and Social Affairs and Vietnam Post.

The main objective of the deal is to strengthen coordination, direction and implementation of measures to protect children and prevent and combat child abuse, ensuring the realisation of children's rights and building a safe and healthy living environment for children's development.

Under the agreement, the two sides will coordinate to carry out education programmes on child protection policies and laws. They will spread knowledge and skills on child protection, child abuse prevention and control for post office staff, especially...