Moroccan Ambassador highlights Vietnam as successful model in gender equality promotion
VOV.VN - The nation represents one of the most successful models in terms of gender equality promotion by issuing essential legal mechanisms in the field, including the law on gender equality, the law on domestic violence prevention, and the national strategy on gender equality.
Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam Jamale Chouaibi made the statement in a recent media interview, during which the diplomat noted that the goals of the strategy are designed to further promote the role of women in the decision making process as well as in the prevention of violence against women in all forms.
The rate of women involved in political and economic activities in the nation is the highest throughout the Southeast Asian region, he went on to say, hailing the country’s constant efforts to narrow development gaps among localities. This can be seen through the building of specific programmes and projects aimed at improving living conditions for residents of remote and mountainous areas.
The national strategy on gender equality for the 2011 to 2020 period targeted female migrant workers, members of ethnic minority communities, as well as people with disabilities in both rural and natural disaster-hit areas, he stated.
According to the diplomat, the inclusive strategy has expanded economic development opportunities for rural women and helped them to gain access to financial resources in order to build their own businesses, thereby improving their incomes.
Since Vietnam implemented its “Doi Moi” (Renewal) policy in 1986, Vietnamese women have become the motivation behind the country’s socio-economic development. Evidence for this can be found in the impressive number of women-led enterprises, at over 285,600, as well as the strong engagement of women in the labour market which is equal to that by men, he emphasised.
Vietnamese women are involved in all aspects of the economy and consistently make remarkable contributions to the cause of national development.
Furthermore, the Vietnamese Government has adopted a host of policies and strategies aimed at ensuring the rights of women and the further promotion of the role of women in the political system and in decision-making positions.
These policies and strategies have contributed to helping local women optimise their potential and confidence to pursue their passions, develop their careers, and secure their position, he added.