Aspiration for an Equal Society through Media Initiatives of Ethnic Minority Students

This morning (September 25), in Thai Nguyen city, the Exchange and Demonstration of Communication Initiatives to Raise Awareness of Gender Equality for Ethnic Minority Youth by Students of 7 Universities and Academies took place, with the theme "Ethnic Minority Youth Pioneers in Changing Gender Stereotypes for Development Aspirations" in 2024.

The program is organized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Training and the University of Science - Thai Nguyen University.

The Organizing Committee presents souvenir flags to the participating teams.

Participating in the Communication Initiative Demonstration Exchange program were 07 outstanding ethnic minority student teams from 07 universities and academies in the Northern mountainous region, including: University of Science - Thai Nguyen University, Tay Bac University, Tan Trao University, National Academy of Public Administration, University of Education - Thai Nguyen University, Ethnic Academy, Vietnam Women's Academy, along with the presence and cheering of more than 1,000 students from the University of Science - Thai Nguyen University.

Ms. Lo Thi Thu Thuy, Head of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee, Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union, delivered the opening speech of the Exchange program.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Communication Initiative Demonstration Exchange, Ms. Lo Thi Thu Thuy, Head of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Department, Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union, said: At this Exchange, the Organizing Committee wishes to seek and spread good initiatives and practices in propaganda work to raise awareness for ethnic minority youth and students about gender equality, eliminate backward customs, preserve and promote good traditional cultural customs of ethnic minorities. At the same time, create a Forum for students and young people to share and demonstrate good, creative practices that are suitable for the characteristics of young people, contributing to promoting gender equality in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Presentation of Communication Initiative by students of University of Science - Thai Nguyen University with the custom of giving birth at home

Contest entry by Tan Trao University students on the custom of early marriage and incestuous marriage

The teams brought impressive performances, meaningful messages, high applicability and associated with the cultural characteristics of ethnic minorities in the Northern mountainous region. “Many initiatives and communication products will be shared and replicated to raise awareness among young people, university students and in the localities where they live. They will be active propagandists, pioneers in changing perceptions, gradually eliminating harmful customs in life and continuing to have appropriate initiatives to contribute with their families, schools and communities to build an equal and developing living environment”, said Ms. Lo Thi Thu Thuy.

Performance by students of the Vietnam Women's Academy: Girls don't want to live in a rut, don't want to live according to the old arrangements of their parents. Girls want to surpass themselves, to realize their dreams.

Performance by students of the National Academy of Public Administration: Daughter passed the university entrance exam but parents prevented her from going to school because they believed that girls studying a lot would be useless.

Contest entry by students of the Ethnic Academy: Aspiration for equality, for girls' right to go to school like boys

The content of the communication initiatives focuses on raising awareness of gender equality for ethnic minority youth, promoting the elimination of backward cultural practices among ethnic minorities (such as: early marriage, consanguineous marriage, giving birth at home, gender-based violence, worshipping when sick, etc.), contributing to gender equality and solving urgent social issues for women, children, and youth in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Ms. Lo Thi Thu Thuy (middle) awarded First Prize to students of Thai Nguyen University of Education

The Organizing Committee awarded 1 first prize worth 10 million VND, 2 second prizes worth 7 million VND/prize, 2 third prizes worth 5 million VND/prize, 2 consolation prizes worth 3 million VND/prize.

Results: First Prize: University of Education - Thai Nguyen University; Second Prize: Tan Trao University, University of Science - Thai Nguyen University; Third Prize: Vietnam Women's Academy, National Academy of Public Administration; Encouragement Prize: Tay Bac University, Academy of Ethnicities.

Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/khat-vong-ve-xa-hoi-binh-dang-qua-nhung-sang-kien-truyen-thong-cua-sinh-vien-dan-toc-thieu-so-20240925111043377.htm