This morning, November 9, 2012, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the 15th World Social Work Day celebration took place with the theme "Social work for the happiness of every family".Attending the ceremony were Ms. Pham Thi Hai Chuyen (Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs); Ms. Nguyen Thi Hang (former Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, President of the Vietnam Vocational Training Association); Mr. David Sheer, US Ambassador to Vietnam; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities); and representatives of domestic and international organizations, sponsors, lecturers and students of Social Work from the university.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh said: At the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Social Work major has been officially introduced into training since 2006. Since 2011, with the consent of Hanoi National University, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has enrolled students for the Master's program in Social Work. Both the university's bachelor's and master's programs have attracted hundreds of students and trainees. The celebration of World Social Work Day 2012 held at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities today is an opportunity to look back on the past and look forward to future activities. At the same time, it recognizes and honors the values of the Social Work profession. This is also an opportunity for social workers to meet, exchange and share experiences, and promote and promote training programs on Social Work in universities and colleges nationwide.
At the ceremony, Ms. Pham Thi Hai Chuyen (Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs) affirmed the role of the social work sector in the current development of the country. In addition, she also emphasized the projects, plans and support of the Ministry to develop the social work sector in Vietnam. The series of activities of the program "Celebrating the 15th World Social Work Day" will continue until November 10, 2012 at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
