Australia launches next phase of support for women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Australian Embassy in Vietnam on May 22 announced the launch of the next phase of Investing in Women (IW), an Australian Government initiative supporting women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia.
Established in 2016, IW targets barriers to women’s economic engagement, while fostering an environment for women to thrive in the workplace and succeed in business.
“With our renewed support for the Investing in Women initiative, Australia reaffirms our commitment to advancing gender equality and accelerating inclusive economic opportunities in Vietnam and the region,” said Andrew Goledzinowski, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam.
Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Stephanie Copus Campbell AM, offered the following remarks during her official visit to Vietnam.
“It has been truly inspiring to learn about Vietnam’s progress in accelerating women’s economic empowerment. Australia is proud to work with Vietnam on this journey towards equality, paving the way for a more inclusive future that harnesses the talents and contributions of all.”
At the launch ceremony, representatives from private sector companies, development organisations and academia discussed the trends, priorities, and collective action needed to drive gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam.
To date, Investing in Women has provided technical support to the Government of Vietnam for the gender-transformative Labour Code of 2019, supported local partners to deliver campaigns promoting positive examples of gender equality, and collaborated with impact investors to support women-led small to medium enterprises.
Investing in Women will build on the momentum achieved, with a focus on advancing workplace gender equality, expanding the care economy, supporting campaigns on gender equality at work and at home, and fostering gender lens investing.
Investing in Women is a multi-country Australian Government initiative in Southeast Asia that seeks to accelerate women’s economic empowerment. With a focus on addressing structural barriers, the initiative supports women to thrive in the workplace and succeed in business, fostering inclusive economic growth and development.
