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Delegates, and officials at the launching ceremony. Source: Plan International Vietnam The northern province of Ha Giang has recently embarked on two new projects with the goal of putting an end to child marriage and consanguineous marriage in the area. This effort is aimed at addressing these issues and creating a better future for the young population of Ha Giang. A survey conducted by Plan International in Ha Giang province has revealed that youth from ethnic minorities (EMs) are facing escalating challenges in accessing education and care services due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Consequently, they are at a higher risk of experiencing gender-based violence. Adding to their struggles is the surge in unwanted pregnancies, a major contributing factor to child marriage, as well as an increase in instances of violence against children and youth belonging to ethnic minorities. To address these issues, Plan International Vietnam has implemented two initiatives in Ha Giang prov...

Bac Ha market is located approximately 76km away from the centre of Lao Cai province. Tourists can travel by car to the market which is held every Sunday. The first market session of 2023 takes place on January 1 which coincides with New Year celebrations. A couple from Hanoi spends their New Year holiday exploring Bac Ha market for the first time. Nhung, a resident of Hanoi, shares that she’s fascinated with images of ethnic children donning colourful costumes. Ethnic H’Mong couples go shopping at the market from early in the morning to purchase decorative items for their houses in 2023. Lam Thi Yen, a trader in Bac Ha market, says the number of visitors on January 1 is double that of normal days as both locals and tourists seek items for a good year ahead. Traditional dishes are available, including pho and thang co, a type of horse meat, which attracts plenty of visitors. A H’Mong girl sells Khen, a traditional...