(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition called "Agent Orange - Conscience and Justice" is currently at the Quang Tri Provincial Museum. The exhibition, organized by the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, the People's Committee of Quang Tri province, and the Chemical Corps, delivers a message about the Vietnamese people's desire for peace by marking the Day for Vietnamese Victims of Agent Orange (August 10) and the 63rd anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam.
 Exhibition "Agent Orange - Conscience and Justice" delivers a message of peace |
The exhibition features 300 images, documents, and artifacts on the Agent Orange disaster and its pain, Vietnam's efforts to overcome the consequences of chemical warfare, the activities of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, the journey to seek justice for the victims, stories of overcoming difficulties, and the "Golden Hearts" program for Agent Orange victims.
Major General Do Hong Lam, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, said the exhibition aims to educate the public, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends about the severe legacy of toxic chemicals/dioxins on the environment and human health, particularly in Quang Tri province, one of eight provinces heavily sprayed with Agent Orange from the US army. The exhibition highlights the efforts and care of society and the contributions of international friends in addressing the aftermath of toxic chemicals after the war. It calls on people from all walks of life, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends to join hands to alleviate the pain of Agent Orange, unite against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and support the fight for justice for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Vietnam.
Mr. Lam said: “We want to honor the contributions and sacrifices of generations of officers and soldiers who participated in the struggles for national independence and underscore the ongoing struggles of those affected by Agent Orange. We are calling on society to join our efforts to ease the pain for Agent Orange victims and the fight for justice for them.”
4.8 million people in Vietnam were exposed to Agent Orange, and more than 3 million became victims.
Nguyen Tran Gia Du, an 11th-grade student in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri, visited the exhibition. He said: "I understand the losses people have suffered. The war is over, but the pain remains. We still endure the consequences of war. We feel the need to do our best to overcome war legacy."
The "Agent Orange - Conscience and Justice" exhibition will be at the Quang Tri Museum until August 29 and online at trienlamdacam.vn, on the Chemical Corps website at binhchunghoahoc.vn, and on the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin website at vava.org.vn.