Need to enhance the role of women in the new era
(Baonghean.vn) - That was the direction of comrade Le Xuan Dai, member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee at the conference summarizing gender equality work and activities for women's advancement in 2018 held on the afternoon of March 6.
In 2017, gender equality continued to achieve many positive results. Thanks to that, the role and position of women in the political and economic fields were enhanced and contributed practically to the sustainable development of families, communities and society.
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| Clean vegetable growing model of women in Quynh Lien commune (Hoang Mai town). Photo: My Ha |
However, besides those positive results, at the conference, many opinions said that, although many popular forms of gender equality work have been implemented, in many rural areas, women still suffer many disadvantages in life.
In particular, the ideology of male superiority and female inferiority, requiring a son to continue the family line, still exists; some women are still abused and cannot control their own lives.
In 2018, in order for gender equality work and the activities of the VSTBPN Committee to achieve more practical results, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Xuan Dai requested all levels, sectors, localities, and members of the Committee to continue to advise on solutions to increase the proportion of women participating in management, leadership and political apparatus. Especially, increase the proportion of women who have the right to live happily and independently in life.
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| Comrade Le Xuan Dai awarded Certificates of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee Chairman to outstanding collectives and individuals. Photo: My Ha |
He assigned the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to preside over and coordinate with relevant agencies to effectively implement programs, plans and projects on gender equality; promote and perform well the functions and roles of the standing agency of the Provincial Committee for Women's Rights and Disability. In particular, promote communication activities, raise awareness of gender equality and women's rights and disability, and create conditions for women to make positive contributions to the socio-economic development of the province.
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| Comrade Le Xuan Dai presented flowers to female delegates on the occasion of International Women's Day. Photo: My Ha |
On this occasion, 2 collectives and 4 individuals with outstanding achievements in implementing the national program on gender equality and activities for women's advancement in 2017 were honored to receive Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
According to the summary report, in 2017, the province detected 601 cases of domestic violence. The number of victims who received counseling was 288, reaching a rate of 47.92%.
In 2017, the total number of trafficked women returned through rescue, repatriation and self-return was 33. Of these, 78.8% received support and reintegration services.
