Establish a rapid response team to support cases of gender-based violence
(Baonghean.vn) - According to the project "Improving the capacity of officials and public awareness in improving access to support services for women and children affected by gender-based violence", rapid response teams will be established to support cases of gender-based violence.
On the morning of May 20, the Provincial Women's Union held a conference to launch the project "Improving the capacity of officials and public awareness in improving access to support services for women and children affected by gender-based violence".
The project, implemented by Hagar International in Vietnam, aims to address violence against women and children in Vietnam, focusing on prevention and support for those affected by gender-based violence. This year, along with Yen Bai, Nghe An is one of two provinces to benefit.
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| Comrade Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa - Member of the Party Executive Committee, President of the Provincial Women's Union delivered the opening speech at the conference. Photo: My Ha |
Speaking at the conference, Chairwoman of the Provincial Women's Union Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa added: Nghe An is identified as one of the key areas for human trafficking, mainly women and children trafficking across the border. Along with that, some gender stereotypes still exist in society, especially domestic violence and child sexual abuse still occur in some places.
Another summary of the cultural sector also shows that in 2019, the whole province had 429 cases of domestic violence and more than 4,500 divorces. In addition, there were 14 cases of child sexual abuse and 180 cases of children being victims of early marriage or incestuous marriage.
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| The Youth Union propagates and raises awareness and consciousness of the people in the mountainous areas in preventing and combating social evils and human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Phuong Thuy |
The specific objective of the project is to help 100% of women and children who have experienced violence, sexual abuse and human trafficking in the project area increase their access to multi-sectoral, trauma-informed support services for healing and recovery after 36 months of the project.
At the same time, help improve community awareness and attitudes about violence against women and children through communication campaigns in communities and schools./.
