On March 11, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences held a scientific workshop to announce the results of a national study on gender equality. The workshop aimed to share the results of the project "Research and comprehensive assessment of gender equality for sustainable development" conducted by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences; thereby, analyzing the current situation and issues raised in 7 key areas: Politics, leadership, management; education, training, science and technology; economy, labor - employment; health care; family; prevention and response to gender-based violence; response to climate change, natural disasters, epidemics, environmental disasters.
The study is based on a survey of 9,094 people in 6 socio-economic regions across the country in 2024; thereby, providing scientific arguments to assess the implementation of Vietnam's international commitments on gender equality, and at the same time making policy recommendations to promote sustainable development.
Speaking at the workshop, President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Dr. Phan Chi Hieu emphasized that gender equality towards promoting women's advancement has always been a priority focus in the country's development policy to promote women's potential in all areas of social life. Over the past years, the Party and State have issued many important policies from the micro to macro levels to enhance gender equality, protect women's rights and promote women's participation in socio-economic fields.
Dr. Phan Chi Hieu said that Vietnam is one of the countries with the fastest rate of narrowing the gender gap in Southeast Asia. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2023, Vietnam ranked 72nd, up 11 places compared to 2022. By 2024, Vietnam will continue to maintain this position with a gender equality score of 71.5%, higher than the global average and the East Asia - Pacific region.
Dr. Phan Chi Hieu said that although Vietnam has achieved many achievements in promoting gender equality, there are still major challenges that need attention. In the political field, the rate of women participating in the political system has not reached the set target, and the quality of participation is still limited. In the economic field, women, especially disadvantaged women, still face difficulties in accessing economic resources, property ownership, inheritance rights, as well as financial and technological services. In the labor field, inequality in employment status, wages and income still exists, especially in the informal sector. In the education field, there is still a gap in access to education and lifelong learning opportunities between men and women, especially in disadvantaged areas. In the health field, women in remote, isolated and ethnic minority areas still face limitations in accessing reproductive health care services. In the family, gender stereotypes still affect decision-making and division of labor, causing women to suffer from double pressure between work and family. In science and technology, the role of women has not received enough attention, especially in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.
Sharing important findings from the research at the workshop, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Minh Thi, Deputy Director of the Institute of Social Science Information, Head of the research project, assessed that gender equality is not only a matter of fairness but also an important driving force to promote sustainable development. The results of this research help to more clearly identify barriers and opportunities for women, thereby proposing appropriate policy solutions. Associate Professor Tran Thi Minh Thi also pointed out that the fourth industrial revolution is posing both opportunities and challenges for gender equality in Vietnam. The strong development of information technology can create many new opportunities for women in accessing knowledge, employment and business. However, this can also increase gender inequality if women are not fully equipped with skills and knowledge to adapt to changes in the labor market.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Minh Thi, Vietnam needs to have policies to support women in accessing technology, improving their professional qualifications and digital skills. This will not only help narrow the gender gap but also maximize women's potential in socio-economic development. In addition, changing social awareness of gender equality plays an important role; it is necessary to promote communication campaigns to raise awareness of the role of women in the family and society, thereby contributing to eliminating traditional gender stereotypes that are hindering women's development.
Based on the research results, the workshop participants made a number of policy recommendations to promote gender equality in the coming time. First of all, it is necessary to enhance the role of women in the political system through implementing supportive policies, creating conditions for women to participate and hold leadership and management positions; at the same time, increasing economic access for women by supporting women-owned businesses, expanding access to finance and capital. Narrowing the gender gap in education is also a priority, especially creating conditions for women and girls to access high-quality education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In addition, it is necessary to improve the quality of employment and working conditions through strengthening the protection of female workers' rights, especially in the informal sector. The social security system also needs to be improved to support vulnerable women, improve the quality of health services, education and social protection.
According to Baotintuc.vn
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