Nghe An students enthusiastically participate in drawing pictures about 'International Day of the Girl'

My Ha October 9, 2019 12:25

(Baonghean.vn) - Many practical activities were organized on the occasion of this year's International Day of the Girl Child with the theme "Promoting gender equality, contributing to reducing gender imbalance at birth". Among those activities were a drawing contest and presentations about girls.

On the morning of October 9, the Provincial Steering Committee for Population and Family Planning coordinated with the People's Committee of Thanh Chuong district to organize a communication program in response to the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 with the theme "Ending sexual abuse and violence against girls".

Các đại biểu hưởng ứng thông điệp nhân Ngày quốc tế trẻ em gái. Ảnh: Mỹ Hà
Delegates responded to the message on International Day of the Girl Child. Photo: My Ha

Sexual abuse and violence against girls in recent years in Vietnam has become one of the most pressing issues for the whole society. The consequences of this problem are extremely serious both physically and mentally for children - the future generation of the country.

According to statistics, on average each year there are 3,000 - 4,000 cases of child abuse, of which about 100 children are found murdered and 1,000 children are sexually abused.

Ban tổ chức chấm phần thi vẽ tranh của các nhà trường. Ảnh: Mỹ Hà
The organizing committee judges the drawing contest of schools. Photo: My Ha

A study of 2,000 students in reform schools found that about 50% of them had experienced harsh parental treatment during their childhood. Of these, 23% were beaten by their fathers - six times higher than the rate of being beaten by their mothers. Most victims of sexual abuse are girls.

This year's International Day of the Girl Child takes the theme "Promoting gender equality, contributing to reducing gender imbalance at birth", with the main content being "Ending sexual abuse and violence against girls".

Đồng chí Nguyễn Bá Tân - Chi cục trưởng Chi cục DS-KHHGĐ và Trình Văn Nhã - PBT Huyện ủy Thanh Chương trao bằng khen cho xã Ngọc Lâm và Xuân Tường. Ảnh - MH
The leaders of the Department of Population and Family Planning and the Thanh Chuong District Party Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to Ngoc Lam and Xuan Tuong communes for their good achievements in implementing population policies. Photo: My Ha

Through this program, the aim is toPromote the tasks of sectors, levels, unions, social organizations and the entire population in caring for and raising their responsibilities in educating and protecting girls. At the same time, warn and remind them to implement gender equality and create the best conditions for them to study for a brighter future.

At this program, many practical activities were organized, such as: drawing contest and presentation on the topic of girls with the participation of 3 high schools in Thanh Chuong district: Thanh Chuong 3 High School, Nguyen Canh Chan High School and Dang Thai Mai High School, exchange and interaction with the audience, and communication scene about population.

Khen thưởng cho các học sinh có thành tích tốt trong học tập của huyện Thanh Chương. Ảnh: Mỹ Hà
Rewarding students with good academic performance in Thanh Chuong district. Photo: My Ha

On this occasion, the leaders of the Department of Population - Family Planning and Thanh Chuong district awarded Certificates of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee to the officials and people of Ngoc Lam commune for their achievement of not having a third child for 3 consecutive years.or moreand Xuan Tuong commune has achieved a 50% reduction in third births compared to 2017.

Ban tổ chức trao giải Nhất cho Trường THPT Thanh Chương 3. Ảnh: Mỹ Hà
The organizing committee awarded the first prize to Thanh Chuong 3 High School. Photo: My Ha

In addition, the organizing committee commended and presented gifts to 15 students with especially difficult circumstances who excelled in their studies.

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