On behalf of the Vietnam Women’s Publishing House under the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union, I would like to share a few words about an event that I believe is very important and highly beneficial for Vietnamese women in particular, and for the Vietnamese people in general. First of all, when I was invited to attend this event, I felt that I could share from two perspectives. The first perspective is as someone working in the publishing industry.

We really hope to publish widely accessible books on health care for the Vietnamese people in general, and specifically for women, children, and families. Because of this goal, the Vietnam Women’s Publishing House has a special health care book collection. This program is very timely and relevant at the moment.

The GGI program aligns perfectly with the current direction of the Communist Party and the Government of Vietnam. Recently, the Party and the Government issued Resolution 72 on public health care. 

 If we can expand this program to all regions in Vietnam, we can improve the health of the entire population. At the same time, it empowers women and girls—not only to engage in a sport and stay healthy but also to develop self-defense skills to prevent gender-based violence.

We highly appreciate this program at the national level, as it aligns with Vietnam’s current development needs. We hope international organizations will collaborate to expand the GGI program in Vietnam. And as a member of the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union, we hope this program can be integrated into the Union’s ongoing activities.

Speaking personally, I hope this program goes beyond the opening ceremony and calls for action. As Mr. Mỹ mentioned, the philosophy of martial arts is not only about strength but also about ethics, character, and human values—live for others.

Those who inherit and support Vovinam school require commitment. Likewise, learners must also be determined. Personally, I have never given up my desire to practice martial arts for health, and I believe persistence is key.

Besides, one must deeply understand the philosophy of the martial art to ensure sustainable and meaningful development. We hope for support from the project founders (GGI), the Embassy of Japan, UNFPA, and all participants, especially young women here, to spread and expand the program, because collective effort creates a wider impact.