Our Work
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Hanoi office is implementing projects across Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening political education and international solidarity. We work with state and non-state partners such as universities, think tanks, research and educational institutions as well as other stakeholders. Since its inception, RLS Hanoi office has been striving for Social Justice and the assertion of social rights. We also emphasize the urgency of Social-Ecological-Transformations, as the Mekong region and maritime Southeast Asia are especially vulnerable to the escalating environmental crises. Apart from that, we work towards strengthening International Dialogue between Germany, Europe and the countries of the Indo-Pacific. In Vietnam and Laos, we also support the exchange and experience sharing on questions related to Socialism in the 21st Century. Below you will find some of the projects, we have realized with our partners over the past years.
Socialism, Vietnam
How Vietnam became a Leading Coffee Exporter
In 1980, socialist East Germany became involved in coffee cultivation in Vietnam. It became a success story, because today Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in the world.
Germany, International Dialogue, Socialism, Vietnam
Future Dialogue with Vietnam
The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung fosters exchange between Germany and the Communist Party of Vietnam. An annual dialogue builds bilateral relations, strengthens international solidarity, and enables left-wing organizations to share experiences.
Social-Ecological Transformation, Socialism, Vietnam
Grassroots Democracy and the Environment
The implementation of environmental protection policies faces challenges on the communal level. RLS and its partner are researching ways to strengthen people’s participation and the role of grassroots democracy in shaping environmental protection.
Social Justice, Vietnam
Feminist Legal Theory in Vietnam
Feminist Legal Theory has made crucial contributions to strengthening gender equality. The University of Economics and Law and RLS are supporting its integration into Vietnamese legal education and practice.
Social-Ecological Transformation, Vietnam
Summer Camps on SET
RLS and its partner are hosting an annual summer camp on the Social-Ecological Transformation in order to equip Southeast Asian youth with the skills needed to address environmental issues.
Social Justice, Vietnam
Gender Equality in People's Councils
People’s Councils across Vietnam aim to strengthen gender equality. The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung and its partner are supporting them through targeted trainings and bolstering the number of women representatives.
International Dialogue, Social Justice, Socialism, Thailand
Promoting Democracy in Thailand
Student-run Sam Yan Press uses books to spread progressive ideas and stir political discourse. Together with RLS Hanoi, the publishing house has translated the inspiring graphic novel “Red Rosa” into Thai.
International Dialogue, Peace, Vietnam
Peace in Southeast Asia and Beyond
Recent years seen an increase of armed conflicts and territorial disputes. RLS and its partner, the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation, are implementing projects to promote peace and international dialogue.
Social Justice, Vietnam
Women's Rights at Home and Abroad
Vietnam has made great strides in advancing gender equality. The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung and its partner provide trainings to representatives, workers and unionists to support the successful implementation of women’s rights.
Social Justice, Vietnam
Scholarships for Human Rights
Global integration requires Vietnam to adapt its legal system constantly. RLS and the University of Law at the Vietnam National University are working together to improve efficiency, integrate diverse perspectives, and promote social justice within the legal code and education.