Women's Union urged to reinforce solidarity
(VOV) - Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) President Nguyen Thien Nhan has asked the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) to improve operational efficiency and promote emulation campaigns.
In his speech at the January 7 conference of the VWU Central Committee in Hanoi, he VFF leader said the front will accompany the union to scrutinise the effectuation of policies for Vietnamese heroic mothers and martyrs as well as the project to take care of and promote the role of the overseas Vietnamese community.
He also asked the VWU to prepare a quarterly report underlining the aspirations and petitions of women for submission to the front.
Last year, the union launched a series of emulation campaigns to mark major national anniversaries, and focused on providing vocational training and creating jobs for women to help them get out of poverty, said VWU President Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa.
During the conference, participants heard reports on supporting women in vocational training and encouraging Catholic and ethnic minority women to engage in socio-economic development activities.
Established in 1930, the VWU now has about 13 million members with the aim of protecting women’s legitimate rights to ensure gender equality.