(VOVworld) - Vietnam has affirmed its consistent policy on protecting and promoting human rights at the ongoing 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) held in Geneva, Switzerland. During discussions on civilian, political, economic, cultural, social and development rights, Vietnam’s delegates also reported on progress the country has made in building legal institutions and implementing policies and strategies relating to citizens’ rights, particularly those of vulnerable groups such as women, children and victims of human trafficking. They reiterated the country’s resolve to fully carry out its voluntary commitments as a member of the UN Human Rights Council, and made several proposals on solutions to promote and safeguard human rights, particularly the rights under discussion at this session of the HRC. During Friday’s dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, Vietnam’s representative acknowledged the efforts made by the Special Rapporteur, UN agencies and international community in building and promoting a human right-based approach to deal with human trafficking. At the same time, Vietnam expressed hope that countries pay more attention to community-based measures to fight human trafficking, including making use of information provided by former victims.