Overcoming the consequences of war in Vietnam needs a more multidimensional and broader approach.

Attending the seminar were Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Thanh Truong (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities), Mr. Michael Siegner (Chief Representative of the Hanns Seidel Foundation in Vietnam), research experts, managers from the Ministry of National Defense, the National Action Center for Overcoming the Consequences of Toxic Chemicals and the Environment, the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, and the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. Along with many experts from many universities and research centers in Vietnam, Japan, and Germany; lecturers and students from the faculties of the university attended directly and online via Zoom.
In his opening speech, Vice President Dao Thanh Truong emphasized: The wars have been over for nearly half a century, but the consequences they left behind are still very persistent and severe. Over the years, the Government, all levels and sectors have had many policies, programs and activities to contribute to overcoming the consequences of war. Therefore, it can be said that the topic that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation and the Justus-Liebig Univesitat GieBen University chose to present in this Report is truly meaningful in science, practice and humanity. The results published in this Report are very reliable data, of great value in emphasizing the issue of overcoming the consequences of war in Vietnam, warning about the terrible consequences of war, so the world needs to join hands to prevent war from happening; In addition, the Report also makes many comprehensive recommendations in many fields: economy, society, health, psychology, ... to overcome the consequences of war to the maximum extent, support war victims. Vice Principal Dao Thanh Truong also expressed his deep gratitude for the support and effective cooperation of the Hanns Seidel Foundation in conducting highly practical scientific research activities. Mr. Michael (Chief Representative of Hanns Seidel Foundation in Vietnam) shared: Hanns Seidel Foundation is an independent organization with the mission of supporting partners in countries in researching issues relevant to each country, supporting the implementation of projects on social security, employment, building a legal framework on environmental issues, etc. By organizing this Seminar as well as the results presented in the Report, we hope to open up a space for scientists to dialogue and openly discuss the issue of overcoming the consequences of war: economic recovery, handling toxic chemicals, health care, and the spiritual life of war victims to help them have the opportunity to rise up in life. Hopefully, this publication will play a role in helping researchers in Vietnam and around the world have an overview of this topic. Overcoming the Consequences of War in Vietnam is the fourth publication in the series of National Reports on Vietnam, jointly conducted by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), Justus Liebig University, Giessen (Germany) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (Germany). In this Report, the research team has the cooperation of a new partner - the Hanoi Peace Research Institute (HANPRI).
Dr. Detlef Briesen (Justus-Liebig Univesitat GieBen, Co-editor of the Report) shared on behalf of the research team: The report includes 9 studies focusing on highlighting a number of issues:
- In the 20th century, Vietnam had to face many wars. Regardless of the form, all wars leave terrible consequences in all fields, the impact lasts long after the armed conflict has ended, there are consequences for people and the living environment that cannot be measured, not only affecting one generation but also many generations to come.
- How did Vietnam rebuild after the war because there were many consequences that could not be completely erased because there were irrecoverable losses that we could only minimize the impact.
- Although the consequences of war are terrible, there are still research gaps, especially post-war issues, how to minimize and overcome the consequences have not been given due attention. Current studies often focus mainly on the brutality of war when it occurs. Therefore, with this Report, we really hope to attract more attention from researchers to provide comprehensive and feasible explanations on the topic of contributing to overcoming the consequences of war in Vietnam. Scientists participating in the discussion and comments highly appreciated the results presented in the report, showing an overall view of the topic: overcoming the consequences of war in Vietnam, especially in the studies that have proposed a number of solutions in many fields to help victims of war overcome physical and mental pain. Delegates participating in the comments also emphasized: although in recent years many projects related to overcoming the consequences of war have been implemented: clearing bombs and mines, improving the environment, supporting victims of Agent Orange/dioxin; establishing care centers: rehabilitation, psychological therapy for victims affected by war have been implemented by the Vietnamese government, domestic and foreign organizations.             However, the subjects suffering the consequences of war are very large, not only those who directly participated in the war on the battlefield, or people in war zones, but also those in the rear (families who lost children, wives who lost husbands, widows, lonely all their lives), not only one generation but many generations still carry the consequences. The lives of veterans, relatives of martyrs or victims of toxic chemicals that the US used to destroy many areas of Vietnam in the 1960s and 1970s are still very difficult, every day they have to face both physical and mental pain. Therefore, the problem of overcoming the consequences of war is still a very big problem, needing due attention from the Vietnamese government, domestic and international organizations; There needs to be comprehensive solutions in terms of economy, society, health, education, etc. to help victims affected by war to alleviate some of their pain and have a better life. Full text of the National Report on Overcoming the Consequences of War in Vietnam, Dear Readers can refer tohere
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