In 5 years, the Law on Gender Equality has been effectively implemented in Phu Giao District, promoting the role of females in families and society.

Women are cooking in a contest sponsored by Phu Giao District Association of Women The Association of Women in Phu Giao District has organized 719 meetings with over 45,000 turns of participants and two other training courses of the topic. Besides, the association has made propaganda to broadcast the directives and resolutions of the Party in coordination with sectors and agencies to the whole public.The diversified activities have helped the association to reach the establishments and build up policies and monitoring regimes.“Five years of implementation was so successful that our staffs have been better despite the prejudice against women in the society. As far as gender equality is concerned, awareness of local people is the key for remedies. Therefore, so as to breathe life into the law, the district shall be oriented to improvement of public awareness of gender equality. The association will also review, plan, build, and propose new policies to increase the ratio of female participation in social, political, economic, and cultural activities,” said Tran Thi Hong Van, Deputy Director of Phu Giao District Association of Women.Reported by Tieu Lien – Translated by Vi Bao