Spreading gender equality in Giang Thanh

Scene of the dialogue conference between the Commune Women's Union and its members, women, on policies to support women in economic development and gender equality. Photo: PHÒL LY

In mid-November, at the Ta Teng hamlet headquarters, a propaganda session on gender equality and solving urgent problems for women and children took place in a gentle yet exciting atmosphere. Over 180 members, women and prestigious people in ethnic minorities attended. The Giang Thanh Commune Women's Union quickly informed about the Law on Marriage and Family, the Law on Gender Equality, the consequences of early marriage and incestuous marriage. Ms. Thi Vi - Head of the Ta Teng Hamlet Women's Union shared: "Khmer women are hard-working but suffer many disadvantages. At first, it was difficult to persuade women to listen to propaganda, they were shy and scared, but when they heard familiar stories and saw themselves in them, they understood that gender equality is not a distant story but a right that everyone deserves to enjoy."

In 2025, the Commune Women's Union organized 6 direct communication sessions on gender equality, domestic violence prevention, child protection and eradication of bad customs. Thanks to the perseverance of the union's staff and core propagandists, Khmer women's awareness gradually changed. Many women dared to stand in front of a crowd for the first time to share family matters, child rearing or worries about mental violence, which they previously thought they had to "endure for peace at home". Ms. Thi Thi, resident of Ta Teng hamlet, said: "Thanks to participating in the communication sessions, I learned that women have the right to be respected, the right to speak up, thanks to that, my husband and I discuss family matters about children, business, and are much happier than before."

The model of "Community Trust Address" has been maintained effectively over many years. This is where women in difficulty, victims of domestic violence or children in need of emergency support can come at any time. Elderly people and prestigious people among the Khmer people become "eyes and ears - support" to help detect, mobilize and support vulnerable women. To make the law truly come into life, the Commune Women's Union organized a contest to learn about the Law on Gender Equality, the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence, the Law on Marriage and Family, combined with learning about the Association's resolutions for the 2025 - 2030 term. The cheerful laughter of the women mixed with familiar questions and answers made the contest a useful playground, helping women understand the law easily and remember it for a long time.

The Women's Union of Giang Thanh commune also helps members and women develop the economy with capital entrusted from the Social Policy Bank. In 2025, 250 households received loans with a total amount of 3.5 billion VND to invest in production, livestock and cultivation. Up to now, the union is managing over 95 billion VND of entrusted capital, with 1,350 members. This has become an important resource to help women in the border areas stabilize their economy and escape poverty sustainably. Ms. Ly Phòl Ly - President of the Women's Union of Giang Thanh commune shared: "The most valuable thing is the change from the women. When they are confident, they will protect themselves and their families. We determine that in doing gender equality work, we must be persistent, close to the people, and tell real stories. When women in the border areas are strong, the border will be strong."

Khmer women are gradually breaking free from old barriers, daring to think, to speak, to change. Communication sessions, support models and loans are accompanying them, opening up a brighter future for themselves and their children. “Building on the achieved results, in the coming time, the Commune Women's Union will continue to promote communication, replicate effective models, and closely coordinate with sectors and organizations to effectively implement the project's objectives, following the motto: No gender prejudice, no early marriage; women and children are protected, cared for and developed comprehensively”, said Ms. Ly Phòl Ly.

The local Party Committee and government pay attention to training and fostering female cadres. The Party Executive Committee of Giang Thanh commune currently has 9 female members, accounting for 33.3%; female delegates of the People's Council of the commune account for 36%.

THANH HUYEN

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/lan-toa-binh-dang-gioi-o-giang-thanh-a469330.html