Vietnam Human Rights Day is observed in the United States every May 11. This annual observance was established by a Joint Resolution passed by the United States Congress in 1994 to highlight human rights violations in Vietnam and to commemorate the “Program for the Non-Violent Movement for Human Rights in Vietnam,” published on that day in 1990 by Dr. Nguyen Dan Que and other pro-democracy activists. The day focuses on promoting human rights issues in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, particularly in light of the country's single-party state, which restricts political freedom, freedom of association, assembly, press, and speech. Events such as rallies, ceremonies, and discussions are held to recognize the efforts of Vietnamese dissidents and to draw attention to ongoing human rights concerns.