Veterans Association

The Veterans Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, was established on December 22, 2001. It is a socio-political organization directly under the Hanoi City Veterans Association, and is also under the direct leadership and management of the Party Committee and the Board of Directors of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Leadership team for the 2022-2027 term

Chairperson Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Cong Nhat	Vice president Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Hao

Functions and responsibilities

The Veterans Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has the function of representing the will, aspirations, and legitimate rights and interests of the collective of veterans studying, working, and living at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; performing the function of advising the Party Committee and the Government, and acting as the core force to gather, unite, and mobilize veterans to carry out the political and social tasks of the University and the Association; participating in monitoring the activities of the Party Committee and the University's government.

The Veterans Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has the following basic tasks:

1. Protecting the legal rights and interests of veterans; disseminating, educating, and providing legal advice and assistance to veterans.
2. In coordination with the Trade Union, the Association organizes care and support activities to encourage and contribute to improving the material and spiritual lives of each member and meritorious person; and organizes charitable activities to help veterans support and assist each other in life.
3. To unite, encourage, and motivate veterans to cultivate and preserve revolutionary qualities and ethics; enhance their political acumen and understanding of the Party's guidelines and policies, and the laws of the State; improve their professional knowledge and skills; and effectively fulfill their responsibilities and duties as officials and employees in their assigned positions at the School.
4. Participate in building and protecting the Party and government structures and the overall activities of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; implement legal regulations on grassroots democracy, combat bureaucracy, corruption, waste, and social evils; supervise the activities of the Party committee, government, and staff of the University in accordance with the law.
5. In coordination with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and other functional units throughout the school, we aim to educate the younger generation about patriotic traditions, revolutionary heroism, and the spirit of self-reliance and self-improvement.

Achievements

Continuing the glorious tradition of generations of soldiers of Uncle Ho and heroic martyrs such as Hero - Martyr Le Anh Xuan (also known as Ca Le Hien), Hero - Martyr Chu Cam Phong (also known as Tran Tien) and 26 other martyrs… who were young lecturers and students from the former Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities, who put aside their studies to go to war and bravely sacrificed themselves for the independence and freedom of their beloved Fatherland – immortal individuals at the age of twenty, the Veterans Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is currently one of the important political and social organizations of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and also one of the active core units of Block 487 under the Hanoi City Veterans Association.

Since its establishment, the Association has actively participated in the school's general activities:

• Actively participate in teaching and research activities with the spirit: "Every veteran lecturer at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is an educator, a scientist, and a shining example for postgraduate students, trainees, and undergraduates to follow."
• Actively participate in building Party and government organizations at agencies and units within the School; regularly coordinate with trade unions and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union to provide care and support to encourage and contribute to improving the material and spiritual lives of each member and meritorious person; educate the younger generation about patriotic traditions, revolutionary heroism, self-reliance, and self-improvement.
• Participate in and effectively carry out exchange activities with Veterans Association units within the 487 bloc; organize and encourage members of the Association to actively participate and contribute fully financially to activities of gratitude and remembrance, and to effectively perform regular tasks assigned by the Hanoi City Veterans Association…
• With nearly 100 initial members at its founding, the Association's membership has now dwindled to almost half that number. This declining membership trend can be considered a common characteristic of Veterans' Associations nationwide, including the Veterans' Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. However, with the inherent qualities of a soldier and the spirit of a Ho Chi Minh's Army soldier, each member of the Veterans' Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, regardless of their circumstances or positions, always strives to overcome difficulties and steadfastly fulfill their assigned duties. During their careers, many comrades have become Professors and Associate Professors (according to statistics, out of a total of 35 members of the Association in 2018, there were 5 Professors and 23 Associate Professors), serving as exemplary role models in learning, teaching, and research for generations of postgraduate students, trainees, and undergraduates throughout the University to emulate.
• In 2016, with great effort, the Association compiled and published the book.Pages of Life– a book of immense significance in affirming the pure and humble qualities of soldiers and veterans who are now working as teachers and scientists, continuing to contribute to the building and development of the country…

Awards

• From 2002 to 2009: Recognized as a clean and strong association for eight consecutive years.
• In 2004 and 2005: He received commendations from the Hanoi City People's Committee for two consecutive years.
• He was awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association in consecutive years: 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
• In 2010, it was awarded the Emulation Flag for Outstanding Unit by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association.
• In 2010, a member was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association.
• From 2002 to 2012, the Hanoi Veterans Association awarded Certificates of Merit to 8 collectives and 12 individuals.
• From 2002 to 2012, 15 members were awarded the Vietnam Veterans Association Commemorative Medal.
• In 2012, one of the members received a Certificate of Commendation from the Hanoi City Party Committee.
• From 2002 to 2009, 6 members were awarded the Third-Class Labor Medal, 12 members received Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister, 62 members achieved the title of Emulation Fighter at the Hanoi National University level, 129 members achieved the title of Emulation Fighter at the grassroots level, and 120 members received Certificates of Merit and Commendations from various levels.
• In 2017, an individual from the Association was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association.
• In 2018, an individual and the Association as a whole were awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Central Executive Committee of the Hanoi City Veterans Association.

Leaders of the Association throughout the years

1. Interim leadership of the Association (2001-2002)

- Chairman: Vu Quang Hien

- Vice Presidents: Vu Thanh Tung, Duong Xuan Son

2. Leaders of the Association during its first term (2002-2005)

- Chairman: Vu Thanh Tung

- Vice President: To Thi Hien

3. Leaders of the Association during the second term (2005-2008)

- Chairman: Vu Thanh Tung

- Vice President: Pham Ngoc Thanh

4. Leaders of the Association during the third term (2008-2012)

- Chairman: Vu Thanh Tung

- Vice President: Pham Thanh Hung

5. Leaders of the Association during the 4th term (2012-2017)

- Chairman: Nguyen Chi Hoa

- Vice President: Pham Dinh Lan
6. Leaders of the Association during the 5th term (2017-2022)

- Chairman: Tran Van Hai

- Vice President: Pham Cong Nhat
7. Leadership of the Association for the sixth term (2022-2027)

- Chairman: Pham Cong Nhat

- Vice President: Nguyen Vu Hao

Typical activity images

Images from the 5th Congress of the Veterans Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, for the term 2017-2022, in 2017.

Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim and Colonel Pham Van Thuong congratulated the Executive Committee of the Veterans Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi for the term 2017-2022.
 

Conference summarizing the work of veterans in 2019 and outlining the direction of activities for 2020.

The program "Unforgettable Songs" - Commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2020)
 

Delegations of the 2022-2027 Congress laid wreaths at the Monument to Students and Soldiers of Hanoi University who joined the military and defended the Fatherland.
 

Principal Hoang Anh Tuan delivered a speech at the Congress.
 

Delegates attending the Congress deliver speeches.

Contact information

Veterans Association Office

University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Room 703, Building E, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi

Phone: (024) 35584755