Movements and activities of Women's Unions at all levels must be constantly innovated and creative.

On the morning of November 19, in Vinh City, attending the 16th Congress of Delegates, term 2021-2026 of the Women's Union of Nghe An province, comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council gave a speech directing the Congress - an important political event - a great festival of women of all classes in the whole province.

Nghe An Newspaper respectfully publishes the full text of the speech:

Panorama of the 16th Congress of Women's Delegates of Nghe An province, term 2021-2026. Photo: Thanh Duy

Dear Presidium!

Dear Comrade Tran Thi Huong - Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union!

Dear delegates attending the congress!

Today, I and my colleagues in the provincial delegation are very pleased to attend the 16th Congress of Women's Delegates of Nghe An province, term 2021 - 2026, an important political event - a great festival of women of all walks of life in the whole province, held on the occasion of the 91st anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, 60 years since Uncle Ho visited his homeland for the second time.

On behalf of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, I would like to send my warmest congratulations to the delegates, distinguished guests and 298 official delegates of the Congress. Wishing the Congress great success.

Dear Congress!

Throughout history, women have always made great contributions to the cause of national liberation, construction and defense of the country. The images of mothers and sisters who are diligent in production, brave and resilient in combat and loyal in love have forged the noble traditions of Vietnamese women: Heroic - Indomitable - Loyal - Responsible.

Joining that traditional flow, under the direct leadership of the Party Committee; solidarity and gathering of the Women's Union at all levels, Nghe An women have constantly strived and made efforts to rise up, increasingly affirming their talent and intelligence, making many very important contributions in all areas of social life.

Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council delivered a speech directing the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Looking back over the past 5 years, we are pleased to see that the content and methods of operation of the Association at all levels in the province have been increasingly innovated. Emulation movements, campaigns, and key tasks of the Association have been actively implemented, bringing about practical and outstanding results such as "building a family of "5 no 3 clean", "joining hands to build new rural areas", "civilized urban areas"; supporting women to participate in economic development, hunger eradication and poverty reduction... The core role in building happy families, gender equality work, for the advancement of women, participating in solving pressing issues related to women and children has been increasingly promoted, being a solid and reliable support for cadres and members. Thereby, the rate of attracting and gathering women to participate in activities is increasingly high, reaching 72.32%; the rate of female leaders and managers is increasing in quantity and quality.

The image of Nghe An women in the new era has been further affirmed and shined when recently thousands of female doctors, nurses, officers and soldiers have put aside their private happiness to fight on the front line against the Covid-19 epidemic. Many women from the province to the grassroots have actively participated in social security activities, contributing to controlling the epidemic situation and stabilizing the lives of people in the province.

The above results have positively contributed to the overall development of the province; the President awarded the Second Class Labor Medal for the third time; the Government awarded the Excellent Emulation Flag; many typical advanced collectives and individuals were honored and rewarded by all levels and sectors.

On this occasion, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, I warmly congratulate and commend the efforts, attempts, and outstanding achievements that cadres, members, and women of all walks of life in Nghe An have achieved in the past term.

Congress Presidium. Photo: Thanh Duy

Dear comrades!

I highly agree with the review of the shortcomings and limitations pointed out in the Political Report and the Review Report of the Executive Committee of the 15th term presented to the Congress. I note a number of issues, namely: The innovation of the content and methods of operation of the Association in some localities, sectors and fields is not strong, the forms of gathering women are not diverse; the development of the movement is not uniform. A part of women and girls, especially in remote, isolated and coastal areas, have not received adequate attention, and have even been abused and mistreated, leading to unhappiness and poverty. The work of planning, training and fostering female cadres and cadres working for the Women's Union at all levels is still limited, especially in terms of inheritance and rejuvenation.

I propose that the Congress continue to analyze carefully with a critical and self-critical attitude the existing shortcomings and limitations, clarify the causes, especially subjective causes, draw lessons to find effective solutions in the coming time.

Dear Congress!

The next five years will be the period when our province will concentrate its resources to realize the development aspirations that the Resolution of the 19th Provincial Party Congress has determined: "Strive to make Nghe An a fairly developed province in the Northern region by 2025, and a fairly developed province in the whole country by 2030". This reality requires great efforts from all levels, sectors, and people, including women. Therefore, the movements and activities of the Women's Union at all levels must constantly innovate, be creative, and adapt quickly to keep pace and contribute effectively to the overall development of the province.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

In that spirit, I agree with the goals, directions and tasks for the 2021-2026 term presented by the Presidium to the Congress and the speeches of delegates at the recent Congress, with 4 comrades giving speeches. I would like to emphasize and suggest a number of issues for the Congress to discuss, consider and decide:

The first:Our province has identified that one of the important driving forces for rapid and sustainable development today is the endogenous cultural strength and human qualities of Nghe An. For that strength to be nurtured, continued, promoted, and strongly aroused, it must first start from each family, where women play the role of mothers, the first teachers to raise and instill in the souls of the young generation the traditional, ethical, and humane values ​​of the homeland. Being the ones who "light the fire" and maintain the "family tradition" contributes to creating a source of family culture, Nghe An people meet the requirements of integration and development in the new period.

Therefore, one of the important tasks set for the Association is to pay more attention to guiding, caring for, and helping its nearly half a million members to effectively implement policies on marriage and build cultural families.President Ho Chi Minh said: Many families together make a society, the better the society, the better the families, the better the society. The nucleus of society is the family.

Proactively propose and advise the Party Committee and the government to promptly direct, and closely coordinate with relevant agencies and organizations to take effective measures to resolve newly arising issues in building a prosperous, happy and progressive family; condemn immoral and irresponsible behaviors in family relationships, especially domestic violence, male chauvinism, etc.

Pay attention to preserving, cultivating and promoting the good traditions of Nghe An women in the new era of "confidence, self-respect, loyalty, and responsibility", truly being the emotional pillar, lighting up faith, dreams, hopes and love, happiness for each member of the family; promoting compassion, tolerance, solidarity, respect and mutual assistance in the family and society.

Actively support and mobilize members to participate in preserving and promoting the unique cultural heritage of the homeland where women have advantages such as Nghe - Tinh folk songs, traditional occupations associated with sustainable economic development.,especially community tourism, ecotourism...

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Monday,The Congress needs to analyze and evaluate more clearly the diverse and specific factors of the province's nature and society that affect the psychology and life of women of all classes in order to propose solutions to gather and organize appropriate and effective activities. That is the vast Western region, accounting for more than 83% of the area and more than 36% of the province's population, with the longest border with Laos in the country, where people's lives are still difficult, many issues directly related to women and girls become urgent such as: social evils, human trafficking, child marriage, and incestuous marriage. The coastal areas and coastal plains of the province with high population density, quite vibrant socio-economic activities, raise issues of employment, income, family planning, and health care for women. In addition, the labor force in private enterprises, foreign-invested enterprises, and industrial zones is growing rapidly. Female laborers in rural areas, special areas, and disadvantaged women, whose lives and jobs are still inadequate and vulnerable, need more attention to help them have a better and happier life.

With that approach, the provincial Association needs to expand models of gathering members according to objects, fields, and characteristics with the motto::"Wherever there are women, there is the Women's Union", "Taking the happiness and interests of women as the goal to strive for; taking women's satisfaction as a measure of the quality and effectiveness of the Women's Union's activities". Promoting the strengths of member groups in the Women's Union's activities, at the same time, it is necessary to closely follow the political tasks of the province and locality; valuing efficiency and having its own identity; focusing on solving legitimate and urgent needs and aspirations such as: jobs for female workers who have lost their jobs due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic; supporting women in economic development, poverty reduction, start-ups, innovation; improving knowledge of health care, environmental protection, food hygiene and safety; implementing gender equality policies and prioritizing women according to regulations;...

Tuesday:The Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruptions, seriously affecting the lives and activities of society; on the other hand, it has also created opportunities and required each person and each organization to change to adapt. I understand that recently, the Provincial Women's Union has initially changed its methods such as: transferring electronic documents, online congresses, digitizing documents, congress materials... These are important premises for the Union to continue to strongly innovate the content, methods of operation, innovate the direction, operation and management work in the Union system.

With their knowledge, tradition and ability, I hope that Nghe An women will be pioneers in applying digital technology, digital transformation strategies, contributing to creating a breakthrough in socio-economic development. That starts with women's daily activities but is extremely meaningful such as: participating in the e-commerce market, buying and selling online; cashless payments; club activities, study groups, experience sharing, legal advice, online training...

Encourage and create all conditions for women of all walks of life in the province to study and improve their qualifications and skills, especially knowledge of information technology and foreign languages, to be ready to adapt to the fourth industrial revolution.

Strengthening the application of information technology, internet utilities, and social networks to promote propaganda and education on traditions, raise political awareness, and promote the potential, creativity, spirit of mastery, and aspirations of women of all classes in the province.

Wednesday,To have a good women's movement, there must be a strong Women's Union organization and a team of "both red and professional" cadres. Women's Union chapters at all levels must constantly pay attention,careTraining, fostering, and creating a source of female cadres and cadres working for the Association with inheritance, steadfastness; political sensitivity; innovative thinking; enthusiasm, dedication to the movement; prestige, and methods of gathering union members. Proactively and actively participate in giving opinions on Party building and government building, especially on policies related to women, children, and gender equality. Pay attention to honoring, rewarding, and replicating advanced examples and typical models to inspire many other women to be confident, dare to think, dare to do, and assert themselves.

Thursday,Women's work is the responsibility of the entire political system and the whole society. I propose that Party committees at all levels, authorities, sectors and unions in the province continue to pay more attention to leadership, direction and coordination with Women's Unions at all levels; create conditions for the union's work and women's movement to develop, making practical contributions to the implementation of political tasks of agencies, units and localities. Pay attention to training, fostering, creating sources of female cadres and introducing outstanding female masses to the Party for training, practice, and creating opportunities to participate in the leadership bodies of the Party, authorities and unions in the political system of the province.

The Women's Union itself needs to take advantage of the Party's leadership, proactively create interaction and coordination within the political system, at all levels and in all sectors; expand cooperation with international organizations; strengthen traditional friendship and special solidarity with women and women's organizations in neighboring Lao provinces, promoting women's work and the development of the Nghe An women's movement.

Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council presented a banner from the Provincial Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Provincial Fatherland Front Committee to the Women's Congress of Nghe An province for the 2021 - 2026 term. Photo: Thanh Duy

Dear Congress!

Along with discussing and evaluating the political report of the Congress, I propose that delegates concentrate their intelligence with a democratic spirit, high responsibility, and wisdom in choosing and electing the Executive Committee of the Provincial Women's Union to ensure standards and structure, representing qualities, qualifications, enthusiasm, and the ability to successfully organize and implement the Congress Resolution; and elect a delegation representing the intelligence and voice of the provincial women's union members to attend the 13th Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union.

After the Congress ends, the new Executive Committee of the Women's Union needs to urgently develop and promulgate working regulations, assign tasks to Executive Committee members, focus on developing and immediately implementing the Action Program to implement the Resolution, creating a competitive atmosphere right from the beginning of the term.

On this occasion, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, I would like to express my sincere thanks for the attention, direction, and effective support of the Central Presidium of the Vietnam Women's Union; I hope that in the coming time, you will continue to closely coordinate with the province to lead, direct, and support the Provincial Women's Union to best fulfill its assigned political tasks.

Promoting the achievements and valuable experiences through the terms; the tradition of solidarity, sense of responsibility, and qualities of women in the heroic Soviet homeland, the homeland of beloved Uncle Ho! We believe that the 16th Congress of Nghe An Women's Delegates will be a great success, the work of the association and the women's movement will continue to have strong developments, contributing effectively to the cause of building Nghe An homeland to be increasingly rich, beautiful, and civilized.

With that belief, the Provincial Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province presented the Congress of Women's Delegates of Nghe An province for the 2021 - 2026 term with a banner: Nghe An Women: Solidarity - Creativity - Integration - Development.

Wishing you, delegates and distinguished guests, good health, happiness and success.

Thank you very much!

(Title by Nghe An Newspaper)

Opening of the Congress of Women's Delegates of Nghe An province for the 2021-2026 term

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of November 19, in Vinh City, the Women's Union of Nghe An province held the 16th Congress of Delegates, term 2021-2026.