03 new youth policies of the state in Vietnam applied as of January 1, 2021

According to the Youth Law 2020, the Government and local governments at all levels shall provide mechanisms, policies and resources for the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union at the same level to organize Youth Month activities. Heads of regulatory bodies and organizations shall enable the youth to participate in Youth Month activities.

03 new youth policies of the state in Vietnam applied as of January 1, 2021 (Internet image)

The Youth Law 2020 specifically regulates youth policies of the state including:

- Learning and scientific research policies

- Labor and employment policies

- Entrepreneurship policies

- Health protection, care and enhancement policies

- Cultural and sports policies

- Fatherland protection policies

- Policies for youth volunteers

- Policies for talent youth

- Policies for ethnic minority youth

- Policies for youths aged between full sixteen and eighteen years old

Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Youth Law 2005, from January 1, 2021, youth policies of the state include

- Firstly, entrepreneurship policies

+ Equip the youth with entrepreneurship knowledge and skills.

+ Provide information on markets; assist with legal affairs, science and technology, investment promotion and workforce development; and grant concessional loans from credit institutions as per the law.

+ Facilitate entrepreneurship, innovation and application of science and technology by the youth.

+ Offer incentives and support for service providers to assist youth entrepreneurship; encourage establishment of a youth entrepreneurship fund according to regulations of laws.

- Second, policies for youth volunteers

+ Youth volunteers are the youth voluntarily taking part in activities for the community and society that comply with regulations of laws.

+ Policies for youth volunteers promulgated by the State shall focus on:

++ Establishing information channels for the youth to access and join volunteer activities;

++ Developing programs and projects enabling youth volunteers to work in areas with extreme socio-economic difficulties, in border areas and on islands;

++ Encouraging organizations and individuals to enable the youth to take part in volunteer activities for the community and society.

- Third, policies for youths aged between full sixteen and eighteen years old

+ Ensure these youths complete universalization of education as per the law.

+ Prioritize and enable these youths to participate in cultural, sports and recreation activities suitable for their capacity and age for comprehensive development.

+ Provide training and career advice appropriate to their age.

+ Equip these youths with knowledge and skills necessary to protect themselves against risks to physical and mental health; ensure assistance and intervention measures for youths aged between full sixteen and eighteen years old to enjoy a safe and healthy life.

+ Ensure criminal, administrative and civil policies are implemented as prescribed by law.

+ Prioritize quick resolution of cases causing harm to physical and mental health of youths aged between full sixteen and eighteen years old.

+ Encourage organizations and individuals to detect and nurture talented youths aged between full sixteen and eighteen years old.

+ The Government shall stipulate mechanisms, policies and measures for implementation of policies for youths aged between full sixteen and eighteen years old.

More details can be found in the Youth Law 2020, which comes into force from January 1, 2021, replaces the Youth Law 2005.

Le Hai

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