(PLVN) - Not only is it the national airline, Vietnam Airlines is also a pioneer in promoting gender equality with special flights "Orange Paint" and "Pink Paint" spreading strong messages to the community. Sharing about these strong action programs, Mr. Le Duc Canh - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines - affirmed that this is one of the foundations for the sustainable development of society and businesses.
- Sir, it is known that Vietnam Airlines has had many activities and initiatives for gender equality. As Deputy General Director, Head of the Department for the Advancement of Women, Family, Children, and Prevention of Social Evils (For the Advancement of Women), can you share the initiatives that you find most impressive and successful?
- Mr. Le Duc Canh - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines: Among the initiatives that Vietnam Airlines has implemented, I highly appreciate the flights for gender equality. It not only has an internal propaganda effect among Vietnam Airlines employees but also has a great influence on the community, contributing to raising awareness of gender equality and preventing gender-based violence. In 2022, we cooperated with the organization Unwomen and the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs on the occasion of " Month of action for gender equality and prevention and response to gender-based violence" , " Responding to 16 days of action to eliminate violence against women and girls"
In addition to the Orange Sky flights and HeforShe Pink flights, we also have many other activities. Typically, cultural exchange activities, seminars, and experience sharing to help all employees have a higher awareness of gender equality.
Vietnam Airlines also organizes competitions on gender-based violence, gender-based violence prevention, and communication to convey messages about gender equality. These competitions have created confidence for women in the working environment.
Training women is a regular activity of the Company.
- Sir, for what reason has Vietnam Airlines participated in and strongly supported the gender equality movement?
- Mr. Le Duc Canh - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines: We at Vietnam Airlines have established the Committee for Women's Advancement, Population, Family and Children and Prevention of Social Evils very early. Right from the beginning of development, we have determined in the development strategy of the airline that the female workforce in this service industry accounts for a high proportion.
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Mr. Le Duc Canh at the signing ceremony of cooperation with Un Women. |
We always care about creating an equal working environment. In particular, we prioritize women from the recruitment stage to the training stage, and support women's development throughout their work process. Specifically demonstrated through maternity regimes, retraining regimes after returning to work, creating an environment for women to develop...
In Vietnam Airlines' sustainable development strategy, together with world associations, we also propose the development of training resources and women in many areas of the airline to develop the system.
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Vietnam Airlines organizes HeforShe pink flight. |
Currently, in our workforce, female officers account for about 28%, female workers account for 54% and especially in units such as flight attendants or some frontline units, women can account for up to 70%. Women have contributed to improving the quality of service of Vietnam Airlines.
- How do you evaluate the role of businesses in promoting gender equality?
- Mr. Le Duc Canh - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines: We at Vietnam Airlines have been really successful in organizing To Cam and Hong flights on international flights.
After the flight, we received a lot of positive feedback as well as support from the press and television, to help us convey messages to promote awareness about equality and prevention of gender-based violence.
In particular, many foreign customers, famous artists, or social media influencers have expressed their feelings to us. They were really surprised at the way Vietnam Airlines expressed their feelings and respect for women, as well as the way to promote and raise awareness about gender equality and prevent gender violence.
They spread images and messages with us.
- What impact do these activities have on the sustainable development of Vietnam Airlines, sir?
- Mr. Le Duc Canh - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines: The development of society has created fields and professions for women to participate in. For example, in the pilot team, we have 31 female pilots. Including maintenance engineers, the ratio is about 16%. That means women have participated in aircraft maintenance and flying, contributing to improving the efficiency of the company.
In particular, as the program continues to grow, we have trained many female frontline workers. These pioneers and improve service quality and customer care have contributed to the growth of Vietnam Airlines Corporation.
- In addition to activities such as the HeForShe flight and the To Cam flight, what activities has Vietnam Airlines had towards the sustainable development of society?
- Mr. Le Duc Canh - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines: Currently, we are collaborating with the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to organize many activities with other Associations and businessmen, to join hands towards the sustainable development of society.
We have coordinated with organizations, unions, and other social activities, including visiting and visiting disadvantaged women.
We are conducting propaganda activities on environmental protection. As a business, we organize and use environmentally friendly materials to propagate and educate people to use environmentally friendly products.
In line with the sustainable development of the global aviation industry, we will also have a commitment to sustainable green development construction and experiments, including the use of clean and green fuels. There, we will participate in forestation development activities, develop routes, create more CO2 credits, Carbon credits, contributing to environmental protection.
Thank you very much!
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