FIGHTING PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION: WE ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY
Do we make a difference? International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT) 17/5 is not only a day to honor the homosexual, bisexual and transgender community (LGBTIQ),…
SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS: ALL LOVE IS EQUAL
“Same-sex love does exist, it is happening. Same-sex couples have been expressing love for each other and build a life together as they wish” On the occasion of…
BUBU TOWN 2018 – FOREVERLAND
Themed BUBU Foreverland, BUBU 2018 has created a safe, free and equal environment where anyone could be themselves and actively find their love. The event attracted over 4000…
The Journey to Understand Eachother: LGBT children and their parents
To ‘Understand Each Other’ requires that parents listen, share, and help their children overcome fears about being LGBT. "The journey of each father or mother towards accepting and…
The advocacy journey of the Law on Transgender in Vietnam
Over the past decade, the LGBT community has fought for their rights, including rights of equality and respect for gender diversity. Every human is born with equal rights,…
Power in relationships of same-sex, bisexual and transgender couples
The research seminar “Power in relationships of same-sex, bisexual and transgender couples” took place on 5th July, 2017 in iSEE Hub. This seminar presented the results of the…
Celebrating freedom of expression and diversity with “BUBU TOWN 2017”
BUBU town is an annual community event in celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on 17th May (IDAHOT), organized by Institute for Studies of…
Letters calling for Vietnam Mission’s support related to Resolution 32/2 on sexual orientation and gender identity
On June 30, 2016, the Human Rights Council has voted through resolution 32/2, which establishes an Independent Expert to promote solutions to issues of violence and discrimination based…
Viet Pride Hanoi 2016: Path of Pride
Hanoi, Aug 09, 2016 – Viet Pride Hanoi 2016 is an annual event to celebrate the freedom to love and freedom of expression regardless of sexual orientation and…
iSEE’s call for Vietnam’s support to resolution on LGBT
On January 7th or June 30th 2016, the Human Rights Council of the United Nations will vote for a “resolution on the protection against violence and discrimination based…
Canada Fund for the project Women of Ethnic Minorities Leadership Incubator (WEMLI)
On July 12nd 2019, Mrs. Deborah Paul – the Ambassdor of Canada to Vietnam and Mrs. Luong Minh Ngoc – Director of the Institue for Studies on…
Conference “From people’s hearts” – TRUST THE PEOPLE, LET THE PEOPLE DO IT
“Trust the people, let the people do it” was the core message emphasized by members of The Pioneers for the Voice of Ethnic Minorities Group at the event,…
“Touch, untouch and retouch” Group Exhibition
On 16th June 2017, the group exhibition named “Touch, Untouch and Retouch” was organized in Center of The Old Quater's Culture Exchange, 50 Dao Duy Tu, Hanoi. This…
Co-research with community in Bac Kan: Enhancing the participation and voices for ethnic minority women
On 24th May 2017, the conference and exhibition of co-research with community in the project “Rights and Voices of Ethnic Minority Women” was organized in Bac Kan province.…
I believe I can 2016: Indigenous knowledge – Spring of life
Following the success of “I believe I can 2015”, the event series “I believe I can 2016: Indigenous knowledge – Spring of life” drew mass attention on 11th…
Collaborative research with communities in Bắc Kạn
The project ‘enhancing the participation and voice of ethnic minority women’ in Bắc Kạn province, used collaborative research methods to enhance the strengths and voices of local Tày,…
Training sessions on equality, decision-making and preparations for “I Choose”
From September 11th to September 14th, 2015, Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment (iSEE) together with Center for Community Empowerment (CECEM) held a training course called, "I…
Action for Hmong Development group – First steps towards broadcasting product development
From June 2015 to January 2016, Institute for Studies of Society, Economics and Environment in collaboration with Plan International Organization has been carrying out “Actions for female Hmong…
“I believe I can” – Community transition
On the occasion of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups' Culture Day on April 19, representatives from many ethnic minority groups have come to Hanoi to organize a colloquy, where initiatives…
THE EQUALITY TIMES – WHO SAYS EQUALITY IS OUT OF DATE?
To map the contributions made to the gender justice movement in Vietnam - from past to present - a group of young advocates and allies have organized a…
“Spread your Wings” with Self-reliance in Aspiration
Wequal, iSEE, Oxfam and CECEM Training and Consulting worked together to organize an art exhibition titled, “Cat Canh” (“Spread Your Wings”). The event introduced stories of people who…
DanceForLove 2017 street art event – “LOVE SOMEONE ENOUGH, SET THEM FREE”
The street art event, Dance for Love 2017, ran with the theme of, "Love someone enough, set them free," which took place in Hanoi, attracting thousands of young…
YO4RE – VIEW DIFFERENTLY: RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS
Born out of the hope of creating a research environment for young activists, Yo4re - Different Views launched with an initial step towards providing research support for youth…
HERE THEY ARE! “DREAMERS” OF ASOD7!
After passing three tough admissions rounds, 23 participants of ASOD-7 have officially joined the ASOD “family.” They met and introduced themselves at this year’s ASOD opening ceremony –…
VietnamNext 2017: Idea Presentation Round
On 8th July, 2017, Idea Presentation Round of VietnamNext 2017 took place in Up-Coworking Space with the participation of 14 contestant teams and many young people. VietnamNext is…
The second Civil Society Seminar
During 2 days from 8th June to 9th June, 2017, the second Civil society seminar took place in the Hanoi Club Hotel with the numerous participation of individuals…
Opening Human Rights Space – A new season
On 26th May, 2013, the opening ceremony of Human Rights Space (HRS) with the theme “A new season” was organized at Melia Hotel, Hanoi. Founded in July, 2016,…
Khai mạc Khoá học Mùa thu về Phát triển
Chị Lương Minh Ngọc, Viện trưởng iSEE và là giảng viên của khoá học, phát biểu: “Thứ nhất, khoá học này muốn tập trung vào việc các bạn…
Join hands with iSEE in celebration of iSEE – “Coffee with iSEE”
iSEE Institute calls on your support to continue our mission towards freedom, equality and tolerance! Freedom - Equality - Tolerance are the northstars that guide iSEE throughout the…
[ISEE TALKS_Prof. SÉBASTIEN CHAUVIN] ADVOCACY OF LGBTIQ+ RIGHTS – A LONG JOURNEY
A movement cannot avoid a period of stagnation, towards which Prof. Sébastien Chauvin shows no pessimism. According to him, the period is not a saturation point but instead,…
10th anniversary of iSEE
The cozy and happy birthday party in celebration of the 10th anniversary of iSEE was organized on 29th, June, 2017 in Heritage Space. During the journey of the…
Internship experiences in iSEE
Each year, the Institute for Studies of Society, Economics and Environment (iSEE) offers two internship courses and receives hundreds of volunteers for events and projects, with the desire…