The title Vietnamese Heroic Mother (Vietnamese: Bà mẹ Việt Nam anh hùng) is a Vietnamese title of honor awarded, or posthumously awarded, to mothers who have made numerous contributions and sacrifices for the cause of national liberation, national construction and defense, and the performance of international obligations.
Vietnamese Heroic Mother Bà mẹ Việt Nam anh hùng' | |
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Type | Single-grade order |
Country | Vietnam |
Presented by | the Government of Vietnam |
Eligibility | Vietnamese mothers |
Ribbon | |
Status | Currently awarded |
First awarded | 1994 |
Total | 44,253 mothers (as of 2001) |
It is awarded in compliance with the regulations of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.[1]
A mother who fits one or more of the following criteria are eligible to be awarded or posthumously awarded the title of Vietnamese Heroic Mother
Both biological and adopted children are counted as long as the mothers are the legal guardian.
Those awarded the titles are also awarded Certificate, Badge and a government-paid award ceremony (or funeral if posthumously awarded) as well as government subsidies.