Hanoi, July 11 -- Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 11 for Amanda Nguyen, a social activist and the first Vietnamese-American woman to travel into space.

Xuan congratulated Amanda Nguyen on her achievements, praising her relentless spirit of exploration and pursuit of new heights, which serves as a source of inspiration for Vietnamese women and youth.

The host also commended Amanda's efforts and contributions to combating violence against women, particularly her role in promoting the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution in 2022 which focuses on the rights of survivors of sexual violence.

The Vice President reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of promoting gender equality and ensuring a safe an...