Operating in six border communes in western Nghe An province, where over 90% of the population are ethnic minorities, the 4th Economic-Defense Brigade determined that traditional, rigid methods of dissemination would be ineffective. Therefore, the unit adopted a "slow and steady" approach, integrating legal education into community activities that address the practical needs of the people.

The 4th Economic -Defense Brigade combined health check-ups with the distribution of legal information leaflets to local residents in the area where they are stationed.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Viet Ngoc, Head of Political Affairs of the 4th Economic-Defense Brigade, emphasized: "In ethnic minority areas, disseminating legal information cannot be done in a 'read-and-copy' manner. To be effective, we must be persistent, explain things to the people so they understand, and build their trust, so that the law becomes a familiar part of their daily lives."

In Phu Kha 2 village, Na Ngoi commune, the sight of officers and soldiers from the 4th Economic-Defense Brigade examining and providing medicine to the villagers while patiently explaining legal regulations has become familiar. People come for healthcare but stay longer because of the dedication, approachability, and the simple, easy-to-understand explanations of the law. Mr. Mua Chong Cha, head of Phu Kha 2 village, shared: “Being able to receive health checkups and listen to legal information makes it easy for us to understand and remember…”

Not only did they hold focused propaganda sessions, but the unit's propaganda teams also stayed close to the local area, going to each village and along residential roads to distribute leaflets, broadcast messages using mobile loudspeakers, and "knock on every door" to deliver information to each person. The content of the propaganda was selected to be relevant to the lives of the people.

Lieutenant Colonel Dau Ngoc Chien, Assistant for Civil Affairs and Security Officer of the 4th Economic-Defense Brigade, said: “We prioritize practical content such as the Law on Marriage and Family, the Law on Cybersecurity, and the Law on Military Service... so that people can easily access and implement them in their lives. For some households, we have to visit them multiple times, explaining things repeatedly in different ways. Once they understand, they become advocates for their own families and clans.”

In Phu Kha 1 village, Na Ngoi commune, propaganda sessions are always lively thanks to being integrated with cultural and sports activities. Volleyball matches, spring gatherings... have narrowed the gap between the military and the people, turning propaganda activities into a village festival. Ms. Mua Y Xy, from Phu Kha 1 village, shared: “Previously, many legal regulations were unfamiliar and difficult to understand for us. Now, thanks to the soldiers' specific explanations, the villagers know what is allowed and what is not; they don't listen to bad people, and they know how to protect the village and keep the border peaceful...”

According to Colonel Chu Huy Luong, Political Commissar of the 4th Economic-Defense Brigade, the most important factor in propaganda is building trust. To get people to listen, you must make them believe; to gain their trust, cadres must be close to the people, understand them, and help them with concrete and practical actions. The effectiveness of propaganda is not measured by the number of sessions, but by the changes in people's awareness and actions.

To achieve high effectiveness, each propaganda campaign is meticulously prepared by the unit, linked with support activities such as health check-ups and consultations, free medicine distribution, disease prevention guidance, and gift giving to disadvantaged households... These seemingly small actions create a large ripple effect, helping people to be open and willing to receive information. Comrade Lau Ba Cho, Secretary of the Party Committee of Na Ngoi commune, said: “The good news is that people not only ‘know the law’ but are gradually ‘living by the law.’ Many issues that previously required intervention are now voluntarily addressed by the people, contributing to maintaining security and order and stabilizing the area.”

The "softening" of legal dissemination, education, and propaganda through community outreach activities has yielded sustainable results. Laws are no longer distant regulations but are gradually becoming an integral part of the daily lives of people in border regions. The innovative approach of the 4th Economic-Defense Brigade opens up an effective direction for legal dissemination in this unique area. When laws are conveyed with sincerity and concrete actions, they will take deep root in every village and among the people in the border areas of the Fatherland.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/phap-luat/pho-bien-giao-duc-phap-luat/kheo-dua-phap-luat-den-voi-dong-bao-1036413