Ordinance No. 05/2012/UBTVQH13 Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Ordinance on the State Honorary Title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam"

Ordinance No. 05/2012/UBTVQH13 amends and supplements the conditions for conferring or posthumously conferring the title of "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" and accompanying preferential policies. The Ordinance takes effect from January 1, 2013.

Document No.05/2012/UBTVQH13
Document typeOrdinance
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byNguyễn Sinh Hùng — Chủ tịch
Updated25/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date20/10/2012
Effective date01/01/2013
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Ordinance No. 05/2012/UBTVQH13 amends and supplements the conditions for conferring or posthumously conferring the title of "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" and accompanying preferential policies. The Ordinance takes effect from January 1, 2013.

Scope of application

Mother of Vietnam

Key points

  • Mothers who fall under any of the following circumstances shall be conferred or posthumously conferred the title of "Mother Heroine of Vietnam": having two or more children who are martyrs; having only two children, one of whom is a martyr and the other a war invalid with a reduction in work capacity of 81% or more; having only one child who is a martyr; having one child who is a martyr and being a war invalid with a reduction in work capacity of 81% or more;
  • Those who are conferred or posthumously conferred the title of "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" shall have the conferment ceremony organized, receive a lump sum payment, and enjoy preferential policies according to the laws on preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution, and have a solemn funeral ceremony organized;
  • The costs for organizing the conferment ceremony or posthumous conferment ceremony and the funeral shall be guaranteed by the State;
  • The phrase "Certificate and Medal" in Article 6 of the Ordinance on the State Honorary Title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" shall be replaced by the phrase "Certificate, Mother Heroine of Vietnam Badge";
  • The Ordinance takes effect from January 1, 2013.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring the rights of mothers honored as "Mother Heroine of Vietnam," providing them with both spiritual and material motivation;
  • Negative impact: It may cause psychological pressure on those who do not meet the conditions to be conferred the title;

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who can be conferred or posthumously conferred the title of "Mother Heroine of Vietnam"?

Mothers who fall under any of the following circumstances: having two or more children who are martyrs; having only two children, one of whom is a martyr and the other a war invalid with a reduction in work capacity of 81% or more; having only one child who is a martyr; having one child who is a martyr and being a war invalid with a reduction in work capacity of 81% or more.

What preferential policies will those who are conferred the title of "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" receive?

These individuals will have their conferment ceremony organized, receive a lump sum payment, and enjoy preferential policies according to the laws on preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution, and have a solemn funeral ceremony organized.

Who guarantees the costs for organizing the conferment ceremony or posthumous conferment ceremony and the funeral?

The costs for organizing the conferment ceremony or posthumous conferment ceremony and the funeral shall be guaranteed by the State.

When does this Ordinance take effect?

The Ordinance takes effect from January 1, 2013.

What phrase replaces the phrase "Certificate and Medal"?

The phrase "Certificate and Medal" in Article 6 of the Ordinance on the State Honorary Title "Mother Heroine of Vietnam" shall be replaced by the phrase "Certificate, Mother Heroine of Vietnam Badge".

Full text

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Ordinance number: 05/2012/UBTVQH13

ORDINANCE

Amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Ordinance

stipulating national honorary titles

"Heroic Mother Vietnam"

BASED ON THE CONSTITUTION OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM IN 1992 AS AMENDED AND COMPLEMENTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 51/2001/QH10;

Pursuant to Resolution No. 23/2012/QH13 dated June 12, 2012 of the National Assembly on the legislative program for 2013, adjusting the legislative program for 2012 and the term of the XIIIth National Assembly;

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly promulgates this Ordinance amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Ordinance stipulating the national honorary title "Heroic Mother Vietnam"

Article 1.

Amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Ordinance stipulating the national honorary title "Heroic Mother Vietnam":

1. Clause 2 shall be amended and supplemented as follows:

"Article 2

Mothers falling under any of the following circumstances shall be awarded or posthumously awarded the title "Heroic Mother Vietnam":
1. Having two or more children who are martyrs;
2. Only having two children, one of whom is a martyr and the other a war invalid with a reduced work capacity of 81% or more;
3. Only having one child who is a martyr;
4. Having one child who is a martyr and either the husband or the mother herself is a martyr;

5. Having one child who is a martyr and the mother herself is a war invalid with a reduced work capacity of 81% or more."

2. Clause 4 shall be amended and supplemented as follows:

"Article 4

Those who are awarded or posthumously awarded the title "Heroic Mother Vietnam" shall be presented with the Certificate and Medal "Heroic Mother Vietnam" and shall enjoy the following preferential benefits:
1. Being organized a ceremony for awarding or posthumous awarding;
2. Receiving a lump sum payment and enjoying preferential benefits as prescribed by laws on preferential treatment for persons meritorious to the revolution;
3. Being organized a solemn funeral when deceased;

4. The costs for organizing the awarding or posthumous awarding ceremony and the funeral shall be guaranteed by the State."

Article 2.

Replace the phrase "Certificate and Medal" at Article 6 of the Ordinance stipulating the national honorary title "Heroic Mother Vietnam" with the phrase "Certificate, Medal "Heroic Mother Vietnam".

Article 3.

1. This Ordinance takes effect from January 1, 2013.

2. The Government shall provide detailed regulations and guidance on the implementation of this Ordinance.

Hanoi, October 20, 2012

TM. STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

CHAIRMAN

Nguyen Sinh Hung

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