Seminar to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union

On the morning of October 6, the Nghe An Provincial Women's Union held a seminar to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20, 1930 - October 20, 2020) and received the Second Class Labor Medal. Photo: Mai Hoa

Attending the discussion were comrades Tran Thi Huong - Vice President of Vietnam Women's Union; Nguyen Xuan Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; comrades of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee: Cao Thi Hien - Vice President of the Provincial People's Council, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, Ngoc Kim Nam - Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Department, Nguyen Nam Dinh - Secretary of the Party Committee of the Provincial Agencies Bloc. Also attending were comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and leaders of departments and branches.

Many practical activities

At the discussion, comrade Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa - President of the Provincial Women's Union affirmed that, along with birth and growth,women's movementNationwide, over the past 90 years, Nghe An Women's Union has always preserved and promoted the fine traditions of Nghe An women; closely following the political tasks of the Party, the State, and the superior Union, applying them to the specific conditions of the locality, making the women's movement in the province increasingly develop.

In particular, in recent years, the Women's Union at all levels in the province has been concerned and has had many innovations, creativity and flexibility in its activities, contributing to improving the qualifications and capacity of women, building aVietnamese womenhave health, knowledge, professional skills, be dynamic, creative, have a cultured lifestyle, and be kind.

Comrade Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, President of the Provincial Women's Union read a speech reviewing the traditions of the Vietnam Women's Union and the Nghe An Provincial Women's Union. Photo: Mai Hoa

Women's Unions at all levels also diversify the forms and measures of propaganda on the Party's guidelines and policies, the State's laws, and those of the higher-level Unions; support women in improving their capacity, creatively starting businesses, transferring science and technology, supporting women in vocational training, contributing to economic development, improving the lives of women's members' families, etc.

Women's Unions at all levels have also been flexible and creative in studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style in conjunction with the campaign "Women practice moral qualities of self-confidence, self-respect, loyalty and responsibility", the campaign "Building a family of 5 no's, 3 clean's"; participating in building new rural areas and civilized urban areas.

Comrade Tran Thi Huong - Vice President of Vietnam Women's Union spoke at the seminar. Photo: Mai Hoa

From specific and practical work through the models of "Rice Savings Jar", "Savings Tube", "Turning Waste into Health Insurance Cards, Seedlings, Savings Books"; the Association at all levels has contributed nearly 5 billion VND to support disadvantaged women to repair their houses, support plants and seeds for economic development; organize the charity porridge program to support poor patients.

From 1964 to present, Nghe An Women's Union has been honored by the State with the Third, Second and First Class Labor Medals, Third, Second and First Class Independence Medals; many emulation flags and Certificates of Merit from the Government, Central Union and Provincial People's Committee.

Participate in solving issues related to women and children

Speaking at the seminar, on behalf of the provincial leaders, comrade Nguyen Xuan Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council highly appreciated the contributions of the Nghe An Women's Union in implementing the revolutionary goals and tasks in each historical period during the past 90 years.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council requested that Women's Unions at all levels in the province actively participate in effectively solving social issues related to women and children. Photo: Mai Hoa

Affirming that the country and homeland are facing new opportunities and challenges, requiring innovation in the activities of the Women's Union, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Son requested that all levels of the Union in the province closely follow the orientation and direction of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union; closely follow the political goals and tasks of the locality and the practical needs of members, women and people to implement practical and effective programs and activities.

Continue to build a streamlined organizational structure; build a team of association officials who are dedicated and responsible for the movement; diversify forms of gathering and attracting members, ensuring the solidarity of the organization.

Authorized by the President, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council awarded the Second Class Labor Medal (for the third time) to the Provincial Women's Union. Photo: Mai Hoa

At the same time, pay attention to intellectual women, businesswomen, civil servants, scientists; take care of disadvantaged women, women in especially difficult areas; strengthen coordination with relevant agencies and organizations to mobilize maximum resources for the Association's activities.

Women's Unions at all levels need to participate in effectively solving social issues related to women and children; mobilizing members and women to start businesses, develop the economy, and build happy and sustainable families.

Leaders of the Vietnam Women's Union and the Provincial Women's Union awarded 5 prizes in the "Women's Entrepreneurship 2020" contest. Photo: Mai Hoa

In the immediate future, to celebrate the 19th Congress of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee, term 2020 - 2025, the Women's Union at all levels needs to organize many meaningful activities, attracting the attention of a large number of cadres, women's union members and people, creating great strength to bring the Party's resolutions into life soon.

On this occasion, authorized by the President, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council awarded the Second Class Labor Medal (for the third time) to the Provincial Women's Union. The Provincial Women's Union also organized the awarding of 5 prizes in the "Women's Entrepreneurship 2020" contest voted by the Provincial Women's Union.