Hanoi raises legal awareness on religion and elections among Protestant community

4:42 PM, Mon March 02, 2026

The Hanoi Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on the afternoon of March 2 held a conference to disseminate and promote legal knowledge on religion and belief, as well as laws related to the election of deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the Protestant community in 2026.

At the conference, about 250 delegates who are Protestant dignitaries and church officials in Hanoi were introduced to legal provisions on religion and belief and election laws by Master Thieu Thi Huong, Head of the Protestant Affairs Division of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs.

Participants were also introduced to the contents of the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the 2015 Law on the Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils, along with new points related to the election process for the 2026–2031 term.

Hanoi raises legal awareness on religion and elections among Protestant community- Ảnh 1. Delegates attend the conference.

Delegates were informed about the significance and importance of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, the implementation process of the election, citizens' rights to vote and stand for election, as well as the responsibilities and obligations of voters in the electoral process.

The conference also highlighted major achievements of the National Assembly over the past 80 years and the role and contributions of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels across different terms. Information was also provided on preparations and conditions required for the upcoming election.

Representatives of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs also introduced and disseminated legal regulations related to religion and belief and several related areas to Protestant dignitaries and church officials.

The discussion focused on the legal framework governing land and property, regulations on complaints and denunciations, administrative sanctions related to religion and belief, and updates on the current situation of religion and belief, as well as newly issued legal regulations.

Vu Duy Hien, Deputy Head of Division 3 of the Hanoi Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, speaks at the conference.

Speaking at the conference, Vu Duy Hien, Deputy Head of Division 3 of the Hanoi Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, emphasized that throughout the process of building and developing the capital, religious communities in general and the Protestant community in particular have remained closely connected with the national community.

They have actively participated in pastoral activities, humanitarian and charitable work, cultural development and efforts to maintain social stability in local areas.

The representative of the Hanoi Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs expressed confidence that pastors, church leaders and preachers of the Protestant community will continue to promote their roles and influence by encouraging believers to fulfill their rights and responsibilities as citizens, contributing to ensuring that the upcoming election is conducted democratically, safely and in accordance with the law.