On March 6, 2025, the Quang Nam Provincial State Legal Aid Center organized a training session aimed at enhancing knowledge about legal aid (TGPL) for individuals with disabilities involved in social work across the province. The workshop was presided over by L Van Hng, the Director of the Legal Aid Center and attracted notable attendees including Hua Quoc Dung, Chairman of the Provincial Association of People with Disabilities, legal aid officers, specialists from the Center, and 60 social worker delegates from various districts and towns.
The session served as a platform for participants to gain insights on several key legal frameworks, including the 2017 TGPL Law, the 2024 Law on Prevention and Combat of Human Trafficking, and the 2024 Law on Justice for Minors. It focused on equipping attendees with practical legal knowledge and strategies relevant to assisting disabled individuals and vulnerable groups.
Through these training initiatives, the Legal Aid Center not only aims to empower its participants with specialized skills but also fosters empathy and promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities. Dung expressed his gratitude, stating, “Every year, members of the Association of People with Disabilities have the opportunity for training sessions, enhancing our legal knowledge and ensuring effective social work within our local communities.”
Similarly, the importance of legal aid services is also underscored by initiatives taking place at the Lang Son Provincial State Legal Aid Center. This organization recently implemented comprehensive outreach strategies targeting over 33,000 veterans and their families who are entitled to support under the legal aid programs. These individuals include the families of 5,644 martyrs, 2,633 wounded soldiers, and several others who have served the nation, underlining the state’s commitment to ensuring justice and legal recourse for those who have sacrificed for their country.
Lang Son province's diverse demographics include more than 23,500 households living below the poverty line, over 88,000 elderly individuals, and significant ethnic minority populations across 72 communes and 608 particularly difficult villages. These groups are prioritized for receiving free legal services from the government.
Under the Law on Legal Aid, those eligible must only present documentation proving their social status and submit a request to access no-cost legal assistance, covering services ranging from participation in legal proceedings to legal advice and representation.
From 2019 to 2024, the Lang Son Provincial State Legal Aid Center has conducted 120 informational sessions aimed at educating individuals about their legal rights and available aid. These sessions reached over 4,393 individuals across various communes, supplementing traditional outreach with modern communication tools like local broadcasting and information boards.
The Center has also engaged effectively with the community, distributing 193,000 legal aid leaflets and ensuring easy access to assistance via their hotline number: (0205) 3757 555. This approach emphasizes the center's dedication to outreach and enhancing public awareness.
The pressing need for improved legal awareness among economically disadvantaged communities, particularly the disabled and ethnic minorities, has fueled these efforts. With the establishment of training camps and workshops, such initiatives are more than just legal curricular enhancements; they represent significant advancements toward equity and justice for all citizens.
Hua Quoc Dung, speaking on behalf of the disabled community, highlighted the need for continued government attention, stating, “We hope authorities will introduce more relevant legal policies and hold useful training sessions to enrich our legal knowledge and support our social work endeavors.”
The Legal Aid Center’s initiatives also align with broader national goals, including the National Target Program for socio-economic development targeting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions through 2030. The government aims to establish stronger legal infrastructures for these communities ensuring they receive rightful legal assistance.
The legal framework and the services offered represent not just compliance with the laws but are also reflections of the state's commitment to social protection and rights advocacy. The bilingual training curated for attendants aims to bridge the gap between challenging legal jargon and practical application, making law accessible.
This integrated approach to legal assistance not only aids individuals but strengthens community ties by creating shared goals and aspirations among marginalized groups. It goes beyond legal service, fostering solidarity and collective progress within the fabric of society.
Moving forward, enhancements to these programs are anticipated, particularly focusing on the continuous improvement of outreach strategies to target communities effectively. Strengthened communication coupled with supportive policies set the groundwork for sustainable developmental paths for the province’s most vulnerable populations.
Each training session, community outreach, and legal assistance initiative reinforces the impression of legal aid as not merely procedural but as personalized, empathetic, and compassionate intervention intended to uplift society as a whole. The aspirations of groups like the Association of People with Disabilities hinge not just on legal compliance but on sustaining long-term social integration and advocacy, echoing the governmental promise of social security.