Vietnam: Unexploded ordnance victims shall be entitled to state policy on the disabled

11:22, 16/02/2019

This is a notable content specified in Decree No. 18/2019/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government on management and clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO).

According to Decree No. 18/2019/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, rights of UXO victims are specified as follows:

- Be supported for their initial healthcare payments, provided with healthcare services and rehabilitation treatment, given educational and vocational training, jobs and social protection.

- These victims’ children who are considered as poor and near-poor households or have extremely difficult conditions shall be given scholarships and money for buying school supplies.

- Be entitled to the rights of the disabled.

Besides, Decree No. 18/2019/ND-CP also stipulates State policies on UXO victims, specifically as follows:

- UXO victims shall be entitled to state policy on the disabled.

- The State shall implement those policies to support the above-mentioned victims in receiving healthcare services, having orthopedic surgeries and rehabilitation treatments; overcoming difficulties, living independently and integrating with the community.

- Prevent and reduce UXO-related accidents.

- Encourage and enable domestic and foreign agencies, organizations, enterprises and individuals to participate in activities for supporting UXO victims; mobilize social resources to contribute in supporting these victims.

More details can be found in Decree No. 18/2019/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, which takes effect from March 20, 2019.

- Thanh Lam -

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