Women to partake in building ASEAN Community more actively

VGP - Over 200 officials of affiliates of the ASEAN Confederation of Women's Organizations (ACWO), scholars, managers and entrepreneurs from ten ASEAN countries, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and international organizations are attending the 14th ACWO General Assembly held from October 19-20 in Hà Nội.

October 19, 2010 6:00 PM GMT+7

Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (6^th from left) and heads of the delegations to the 14^th ACWO General Assembly, Hà Nội, October 19, 2010 – Photo: VGP/ Nhật Bắc

The 14th ACWO General Assembly themed “Enhancing Women’s Effective Participation Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable ASEAN” has plenary sessions on women’s economic empowerment, their role in combating climate change, and the role of governments in fostering women’s advancements and gender equality.

There will be symposiums about poverty reduction, food security, food hygiene and safety, labor and migration, anti-violence against women and children.

The ACWO General Assembly is a forum for regional countries to share experience and information about common issues faced by ASEAN women. It also offers Vietnamese women opportunities to introduce their advancements and gender equality in Việt Nam.

Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng welcomes the 14^th ACWO General Assembly that will discuss many practical solutions to enhance the role of ASEAN women Hà Nội, October 19, 2010 – Photo: VGP/ Nhật Bắc

Addressing the event, PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng stressed Vietnamese women’s crucial role and great contributions to national protection and development.

Nearly 26% of top Vietnamese legislators are women. Local women also run some 20% of enterprises in Việt Nam, as well as over 30% of household businesses.

Asserting that women would be a decisive force in building the ASEAN Community, PM Dũng suggested the ACWO General Assembly to focus on practical solutions to improve ASEAN women’s role and promote their progress and gender equality.

By Ngọc Vân