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Việt Nam strives for best gender equality in the region

VGP – The goal of Việt Nam, as mentioned in the Government’s Action Plan on woman affairs to 2020, is to gain best gender equality achievements in the region.

December 02, 2009 6:31 PM GMT+7

Việt Nam is placing importance on woman affairs in the period of speeding up its industrialization and modernization
Women’s qualifications, skills and competence will be enhanced to meet the demands of industrialization, modernization and international integration.

They will be involved in social activities, contributing to the society and their families.

One of the seven top priorities of the Action Plan is to strengthen the leadership at all levels and in all political organizations related to gender equality, improve effective State management over gender equality and promote interdisciplinary coordination for women’s progress.  

The Government stipulates that Central and local administrative bodies will have responsibility to map out mechanisms ensuring women’s involvement in the decision-making process and increase the proportion of female representatives in the legislative bodies.

By Thùy Dung