Ho Chi Minh City, Oct. 4 -- The Ho Chi Minh City Association for the Protection of Children's Rights on October 4 inaugurated a new Child Counseling and Service Office at Hoa Hong Shelter, located on Lam Van Ben street, District 7, aiming to strengthen child protection and care in the city.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Chairwoman of the association Luong Thi Thuan stressed that caring for and protecting children is not only the responsibility of families but also a shared duty of society and the entire political system. For years, the association has supported hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged children, helping them access health care, education, and community integration.

The office is designed to be both a service hub and a s...