Nghe An mobilizes resources to support victims of abuse and human trafficking.

On the morning of November 14, in Yen Thanh district, the Provincial People's Committee held the launching ceremony of "Month of action for gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence" in 2019.

Also attending the launching ceremony were comrade Doan Hong Vu - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee - Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, relevant departments, branches and sectors, and many leaders, cadres and people of Yen Thanh district. Photo: Duc Anh

“Month of action for gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence” taking place from November 15 to December 15 every year is a meaningful activity to mobilize the participation and involvement of agencies, organizations and all people, especially men, in eliminating gender inequality and preventing violence and abuse against women and children. The month of action is also a demonstration of commitment to gender equality, thereby contributing to reducing and ending violence and abuse against women and children.

In Nghe An province, in recent years, gender equality work has been well implemented and remarkable results have been achieved in the following areas: Politics, employment and economic development; education and training; health care; culture, sports and gender equality in the family.

The province has also been prioritizing necessary resources to implement many solutions to gradually narrow the gender gap in all fields; further improve women and children's access to health services, education, and employment, especially women in disadvantaged areas.

Representatives of units signed a commitment to take action for gender equality. Photo: Duc Anh

In 2019, the theme of the Action Month on gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence is "Ending violence against women and children" to awaken each citizen to think more deeply and take more practical actions to join hands to eliminate gender inequality and eliminate abuse of women and children.

According to the plan, after the launching ceremony will be activities of the communication campaign, behavior change and commitment to implementation on preventing violence and abuse against women and children.

In addition, we will continue to build and maintain models of gender equality; models of happy, equal, sustainable, violence-free family clubs; build and replicate models of preventing and reducing gender-based violence; intervene, support, and advise on preventing domestic violence.

People of Yen Thanh district participate in actions responding to the Month of Action for Gender Equality. Photo: Duc Anh

At the same time, Nghe An province will step up the mobilization of resources to support victims of abuse, violence, trafficking, and women and children in difficult circumstances.