Chi Lang District (Lang Son Province) and the National Target Program 1719: Addressing urgent issues for women and children.

Implementing Project 8, under the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas, Phase I: 2021-2025 (National Target Program 1719), the Women's Union of Chi Lang District, Lang Son Province, has actively carried out activities to promote gender equality and address pressing issues for women and children in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. Through this, the mindset and working methods have gradually changed, empowering ethnic minority women. On December 25th, the Office for Coordinating the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas (Committee for Ethnic Minorities) collaborated with the Ethnic Affairs Committee of Dak Lak province to organize a conference to evaluate the implementation of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas for the period 2021-2030, Phase I: From 2021-2025 (National Target Program 1719) and propose content for the 2025-2030 period. On the afternoon of December 25th, a press conference for the Commendation Ceremony of Outstanding and Ethnic Minority Students and Youth in 2024 was held at the headquarters of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities. Mr. Le Cong Binh - Editor-in-Chief of the Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper, member of the Steering Committee, and Head of the Organizing Committee - was present. The Organizing Committee of the Commendation Ceremony presided over the press conference; Ms. Vu Thi Anh - Deputy Director of the Department of Ethnic Education (Ministry of Education and Training) - Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of the Commendation Ceremony co-chaired the press conference. The summary news of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper. The afternoon news bulletin on December 25th included the following noteworthy information: Bac Kan Spring 2015 Culinary Culture Festival; Taking the "Queen" train to admire the dreamy Da Lat; A dedicated teacher. Along with other current news in the ethnic minority and mountainous regions: On December 25th, the Office for Coordinating the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Regions (Committee for Ethnic Minorities) collaborated with the Ethnic Affairs Committee of Dak Lak province to organize a conference to evaluate the implementation of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Regions for the period 2021-2030, Phase I: From 2021-2025 (National Target Program 1719) and propose content for the 2025-2030 period. The Prime Minister emphasized the urgent need to issue 130 detailed regulations for the laws and resolutions passed at the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly, stressing the need to further promote the spirit of sharing, understanding, and listening, with institutions leading the way and paving the path for breakthrough development. Strong decentralization and delegation of power, resolute elimination of the "request-and-grant" mechanism, avoiding the creation of a "request-and-grant" ecosystem, removing regulations that hinder development and slow down the innovation process, and resolutely cutting down cumbersome procedures that increase compliance costs for people and businesses. Binh Gia is a land with a rich history and culture in Lang Son province. With many historical sites and scenic spots, along with the diverse traditional cultural identities of the ethnic minority communities, Binh Gia district has leveraged these potentials and strengths to develop tourism. With numerous solutions for restoring and preserving cultural identity associated with tourism development, Binh Gia has affirmed its brand and gradually built an image in the hearts of tourists near and far, thereby contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the locality. To promote and maintain the activities of folk art troupes, the People's Committee of Nam Nhun district (Lai Chau province) has developed a plan and implemented financial support, purchasing costumes, props, and equipment for the troupes and cultural centers to promote cultural activities. The summary news bulletin of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper on the morning of December 25th includes the following noteworthy information: Many activities "Greeting the New Year 2025" at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village. Embroidering spring onto clothing. The unique zèng offering ceremony. Along with other current news from ethnic minority and mountainous regions: In recent years, the functional agencies of Tuyen Quang province have tightened the management of wildlife breeding facilities, thereby contributing to limiting the legalization of wild animals originating from nature through illegal buying, selling, transporting, and hunting. The 7th Ninh Kieu Tourism Festival - Lantern Night in Can Tho - 2024 will take place over 5 days, from December 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025, at Khai Luong canal and Ninh Kieu park, Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district. On December 25, in Hanoi, the Science and Technology Council of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs organized a workshop on "Strengthening scientific and technological research activities at the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs" and summarized the activities of the Science and Technology Council of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs in 2024, and the direction and tasks for the coming year. 2025. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung - Director of the National Academy of Ethnic Minorities, Vice Chairman of the Science and Technology Council of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, chaired the workshop. In 2024, Bac Ha district earned nearly 257 billion VND from selling cinnamon bark, leaves, stems, branches, seeds, and seedlings, an increase of over 40 billion VND compared to 2023. On the afternoon of December 25th, in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City, the Steering Committee of the "Vietnamese People Prioritize Using Vietnamese Goods" Campaign of Ninh Thuan province organized a conference to summarize the implementation of the "Vietnamese People Prioritize Using Vietnamese Goods" Campaign (hereinafter referred to as the Campaign) in 2024 and to deploy key tasks for 2025. Awards were presented for the online competition "Colors of OCOP and Special Products of Ninh Thuan Province" in 2024. Mr. Le Van Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ninh Thuan province, chaired the conference. Also attending were the Steering Committees of districts and cities and leaders of departments and agencies in the province.

Women take control of their lives.

Participating in the "Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence in 2024" communication campaign organized by the Chi Lang District Women's Union in Bac Thuy commune, Ms. Loc Thi Chi, a Nung ethnic minority from Kham Phuong village, Bac Thuy commune, expressed that she always fully participates in communication programs like this because, for her, these programs allow her and other women to meet, share, and learn from each other's experiences in economic development, raising children, and interacting with family members to prevent domestic violence ... and especially to help amplify women's voices.

As for Ms. Lac Thi Nhung, a Nung ethnic woman and a member of the women's association in Hang Cut village,   The activities of the Women's Union at all levels are very practical for women. Through communication activities, it helps women and other female members learn to share, help, and love each other.

Women actively participate in media activities to promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence.

Ms. Nhung said that the Women's Association of Hang Cut village has 73 members. Over the years, all members have actively participated in the association's activities, supporting each other in developing their family economies, participating in community activities, and gradually asserting their voice and position within the community. Ms. Nhung smiled happily, noting that nowadays, many families are headed by women, handling all matters, big and small, and participating in domestic and external affairs. Therefore, it can be said that women are increasingly having a voice, and domestic violence is becoming less prevalent.

Following up on Ms. Lac Thi Nhung's statement, Ms. Vi Thi Tuoi from Bac Phu village expressed that she is currently the Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch, concurrently the Head of the Village Front Committee and the Head of the Village Women's Association, so she often leaves early and returns late, but her husband is still understanding and even supports her with household chores so that she can successfully complete her social work.

Ms. Tuoi stated that the Women's Association of Bac Phu village has 60 members. Over the years, thanks to the active implementation of Project 8 and the National Target Program 1719, the women members have changed their mindset and approach. Ms. Tuoi demonstrated that the women members not only actively develop their family economies but also support and help each other develop economically.

Specifically, in 2024, the branch had two members who fell ill, and all members of the group came to help with the harvest; also in 2024, one member of the branch received housing assistance, and the members of the branch helped with labor, dismantling, and cleaning up so that the family could save costs and allocate resources to building a new, more spacious house…

The communication campaign "Preventing and combating domestic violence and gender-based violence in 2024" took place in Bac Thuy commune.

With a spirit of solidarity and mutual support for economic development, the Women's Association branch has also changed the attitudes of husbands, parents-in-law, and society as a whole regarding the role and importance of participating in the activities of the Women's Association branch. From this, the position and voice of women have also been affirmed.

The position of women is gradually being affirmed.

According to a report by the People's Committee of Chi Lang district, in implementing Project 8 on Gender Equality and Addressing Urgent Issues for Women and Children under the National Target Program 1719, in 2024, Chi Lang district launched 19 community communication teams in Van An, Chien Thang, and Bac Thuy communes; organized 12 campaigns to encourage women to give birth at medical facilities in 12 communes (Van An, Bang Huu, Van Thuy, Lam Son, Chien Thang, Thuong Cuong, Dong Mo, Bac Thuy, Huu Kien, Lien Son, Quan Son, Y Tich) with 840 participants.

Thanks to the successful implementation of Project 8, the National Target Program 1719 has gradually changed mindsets and practices, enhancing women's economic empowerment.

Organized a cultural and artistic festival promoting the positive cultural identity of ethnic minorities and acting for gender equality in Chi Lang district in 2024, with nearly 250 participants. Organized the first training conference on community trusted addresses in 2024 for 50 members from Van Thuy, Lam Son, Van An, Lien Son, and Bang Huu communes. Launched two trusted addresses in Chien Thang and Huu Kien communes.

Implementing Content 3 on ensuring the voice and genuine participation of women and children in socio-economic development activities of the community; monitoring and providing feedback; supporting women's participation in leadership within the political system, the Chi Lang District Women's Union organized a seminar on "Solutions to improve activities ensuring the voice and genuine participation of women and children in socio-economic development activities of the community"; launched a "Leaders of Change Club" at the Hop Nhat Village Women's Union branch, Lam Son commune; and organized 3 training courses with 272 participants to enhance capacity and ensure the voice and genuine participation of women and children in socio-economic development activities of the community …

It can be said that, through the implementation of the contents of Project 8, the National Target Program 1719 has contributed to gradually changing mindsets and practices, enhancing the economic empowerment of women; promoting gender equality and addressing urgent issues of women and children in ethnic minority areas in Chi Lang district.

Chi Lang District (Lang Son Province) and the National Target Program 1719: Raising awareness of law compliance among ethnic minority communities (Part 9)

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