Project 8 promotes equality and eliminates gender stereotypes

Previously, in many ethnic minority communities in Ca Mau, there were still outdated concepts about the roles of men and women, creating barriers to the development of women and children. However, since Project 8 “Gender equality and solving urgent problems for women and children” was implemented, people’s awareness has had many positive changes.

• Change thanks to Project 8
• Project 8 Summary Conference: Promoting gender equality in ethnic minority and mountainous areas

Ca Mau province strengthens communication work suitable to local characteristics through training activities, branch activities, competitions, events and communication campaigns, etc., helping people easily access information and better understand the equal rights and roles between men and women in the family as well as in society.

Ca Mau Provincial Women's Union provides training on gender equality knowledge at the Project 8 implementation site.

Ms. Nguyen Kieu Nhi, Vice President of the Women's Union of Khanh Hung Commune, shared: "We integrate gender equality propaganda content into branch meetings and community communication group activities; giving many specific and familiar examples so that people can easily understand and remember. Thanks to that, people's awareness and behavior gradually change in a positive direction."

Thanks to the change in awareness, many ethnic minority women have boldly participated in social activities, applying appropriate livelihood models to increase income and improve their lives. Ms. Quach Thi Kim Luong, Head of the Women's Union of Kinh Dung B Hamlet, Khanh Hung Commune, said: "Thanks to timely propaganda and support, local Khmer women know how to do business, are more confident in communication, have a voice in the family and actively participate in movements of associations and unions."

Mr. Pham Minh Noi attended a training course to improve community communication skills on gender equality.

Notably, not only women but also many men have changed their perception, willing to share the role in the family. Mr. Pham Minh Noi, Duong Dao hamlet, Ho Thi Ky commune, confided: "Before, I thought housework was women's work. Now that I have been informed, I understand that my wife also works hard like me. If the husband shares the housework, the couple will be in harmony, and the family's economy will also improve."

Currently, Ca Mau has 24 communes with 97 hamlets with a large number of ethnic minorities participating in Project 8. The clear changes in people's awareness and actions are contributing to building happy families, strengthening community solidarity, and promoting local socio-economic development.

Cam Nhi

Source: https://baocamau.vn/du-an-8-thuc-day-binh-dang-xoa-dinh-kien-gioi-a123418.html