Viet Nam Human Rights
First event held in response to Action Month for Gender Equality
2/11/17
 Vietnamese celebrities join hands to convey the message of promoting gender equality. (Photo courtesy to UN Women) |
NDO – A host of influential Vietnamese celebrities joined a training session on gender equality, organised by UN Women in Vietnam from November 1-2, as part of the activities in response to the Action Month for Gender Equality and Prevention of Gender-based Violence 2017 by the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
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The event was hosted by the city’s authorities in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and Sunrisesvn Agency - the strategic communication consultant of the HeForShe Campaign, a global solidarity movement for gender equality, in Vietnam.
This is the first time UN Women has held a training course for celebrities on the theme of gender equality under the HeForShe Campaign. Programmes in support of the campaign have been held by UN Women in many countries around the world, with the presence of influential HeForShe ambassadors, such as Nicole Kidman, Emma Watson and Anne Hathaway.
In Vietnam, the 3rd runner up of Miss International 2015, MC Thuy Van; actresses An Nguy, Alex Nguyen, Lan Huong Glee; singers Rocker Nguyen, Hoang Ton, Doan Tuan Anh; designer Lam Gia Khang; writer Tran Khanh Hoang; and other TV and news editors from VTV and Elle, joined the training course.
They were presented with updated knowledge and the correct understanding with regards to gender and gender equality in order to establish a network of influential, insightful, and inspirational celebrities in the community, capable of promoting changes in the perceptions of gender equality, contributing to an equal and sustainable development of society.
Held at the Ka Koncept co-working space in HCM City, the training programme focused on the measures required to promote gender equality and facilitate the influence and importance of individuals in the promotion of gender equality in order to put an end to discrimination and gender-based violence. The training also included direct interaction between artists and key opinion leaders about influencing and empowering the community on gender equality through related group discussions.
Male artists do not hesitate to wear pink t-shirts or try pink shoes, which are the "default" colour for females, to show their commitments to promoting gender equality and eliminating discrimination and gender-based violence. (Photo courtesy to UN Women)
After learning more on gender equality, the celebrities, with their great impact on the public, will be able to convey messages without gender-based prejudice to their fans and in their art and community activities, said Vu Phuong Ly, UN Women's senior programme specialist.
As one of the first to register for the course, MC Thuy Van shared that the image of famous international artists calling for the community to commit to promoting gender equality inspired her to make the decision to participate in the UN Women's training programme, therefore gaining a better understanding on gender equality and spreading the messages on gender equality to the community for a better society.
Writer Tran Khanh Hoang, the script writer for "I am not 18", the top Vietnamese film with a record revenue of VND169 billion in Vietnam, said that participating in the training gave artists the opportunity to standardise the profound knowledge on gender equality and contribute to the transmission of accurate messages on gender and ending discrimination and gender-based violence.
It is among the first activities by UN Women and its partners in response to the second National Action Month on Gender Equality and the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence, held from November 15 to December 15 across the nation. Last year, the first Action Month was launched by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the UN in Vietnam and the Hanoi People's Committee on November 13, 2016.
The launch of its second edition will be held at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in HCM City on November 4, followed by a range of events, seminars and contests on the theme during the last two months of 2017.
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Gender equality could not be attained without efforts from men.
Equality for women and girls was not merely an aspiration but a responsibility belonging to all people.
Everyone should help build a future where all men, women, boys and girls could develop fully and devote themselves to creating a sustainable equal society.
Addressing the root causes of gender inequality requires the transformation of social norms and gender stereotypes.
With major achievements in gender equality, Vietnam has been considered by the UN a highlight in implementing Millennium Development Goals.
Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest proportion of female parliamentarians. Women hold some major positions in the Party and State leadership, including Politburo members and National Assembly Chair.
Vietnam’s human rights report shows that the national strategy on gender equality has focused on regions experiencing gender inequality or prone to gender inequality.
This has reduced domestic violence and the trafficking of women and and created conditions for women to improve themselves.
In Vietnam, men are generally considered the breadwinners while women are often associated with housework and child rearing. For instance, in Viet Nam, women earn 20% less than men. These views have significant influence on a woman’s development, preventing her from pursuing her dreams and desired careers.
The time is now to take steps toward gender equality.
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