An Giang women unite and innovate for the new term.

Today, December 12th, the First Congress of Women's Representatives of An Giang Province, for the term 2025-2030, opened with the spirit of "Unity - Creativity - Innovation - Development". Regarding this important event, Ms. Truong Thanh Thuy (pictured) - Provincial Party Committee member and President of the An Giang Provincial Women's Union - shared some outstanding achievements of the Union and the women's movement in the province during the 2021-2025 term.

During the past term, women's associations and movements in the province have made strong and synchronized progress in all fields. It is a source of pride that 100% of the resolution's targets have been completed on schedule, with many targets being met or exceeded.

In the field of economic development support, the entire province helped 5,234 poor and near-poor women's households escape poverty sustainably; provided training and improved management and entrepreneurship skills for 4,531 women who are business owners or household business owners. The Association supported brand building and intellectual property protection for 135 products; 30 businesses registered to continue using barcodes, 1 business registered a code to export goods to China; more than 130 products achieved OCOP 3-star and 4-star certifications...

Cham women in Chau Phong commune preserve the traditional brocade weaving craft. Photo: THUY TIEN

In addition to being dynamic in economic development, women's unions at all levels have also proactively promoted digital transformation, creating a clear shift in their activities. To date, these unions maintain 1,247 pages and groups on social media, becoming a fast and effective channel for connecting the organization with its members and women. In particular, the Provincial Women's Union has piloted a model of online member activities in 5 units, attracting nearly 150 members and women participants, opening up a new method for gathering women with specific needs who find it difficult to participate in direct activities.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Quyen (back row, right) - Standing Vice President of the Provincial Women's Union, presents gifts to orphans in Hon Dat commune. Photo: THUY TIEN

Simultaneously, membership development has been given due attention and effectively implemented; the rate of women joining the organization is over 65% of the total number of women in the province. This is an outstanding result, demonstrating the increasing reach and prestige of the organization. The capacity of the organization's staff has been enhanced, with 100% of full-time staff proficient in using basic software; 100% of branch leaders have received professional training, meeting the requirements of innovative operational methods.

Women in Vinh Binh commune earn extra income by sorting freshwater prawns. Photo: THUY TIEN

- Reporter: An Giang has a large ethnic minority population, living in many remote, border, and island communes. What outstanding activities has the Provincial Women's Union implemented to protect the legitimate rights and interests of women and children, Madam?

- Ms. Truong Thanh Thuy: The Provincial Women's Union has always identified supporting women in disadvantaged areas and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women and children as one of its key and ongoing tasks throughout the term. First and foremost, the work of building a safe environment for women and children has made a strong impact with many practical activities. The entire province has 327 models, groups, and teams building families, with 11,445 members; grassroots unions maintain 540 reliable addresses and temporary shelters, providing timely support and protection to women and children who are victims of violence and abuse, contributing to building a safe and happy family environment.

Ms. Le Thi Ngoc Dung (far right) - Vice President of the Provincial Women's Union, presents Tet gifts to orphaned children in Giong Rieng commune. Photo: THUY TIEN

During the 2021-2025 term, women's associations at all levels supported 5,234 women's households to escape poverty, mobilized funds to build and repair hundreds of houses for poor and disadvantaged women members, helping them stabilize their lives and develop economically. Alongside economic support, associations at all levels focused on protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women members and children. The Provincial Women's Union organized a pilot model, directly guiding and supporting grassroots associations to establish 4 ethnic and religious women's groups with a total of 115 members. These groups have become an important bridge, helping to understand the thoughts and aspirations of ethnic and religious women; creating conditions for members to share experiences, support each other in life, contributing to strengthening national unity, and effectively implementing the policies and guidelines of the Party and State.

In particular, the "Godmother" program has become a lifeline for 373 orphaned children in the province, providing over 11 billion VND in support, helping them overcome difficulties and continue their education. All these activities not only help women in difficult circumstances improve their lives but also affirm the important role of the association in social welfare work and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women and children in the province.

- Reporter: Could you tell us about the tasks and solutions that the association prioritizes for implementation during the 2025-2030 term?

- Ms. Truong Thanh Thuy: Building on the achievements of the past term, the Provincial Women's Union will continue to unite and strongly innovate the content and methods of its activities; effectively fulfill its function of representing, caring for, and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women and children. It will realize the aspirations of all women, mobilize the participation of the entire society for the comprehensive development of women, and contribute to building and developing An Giang into an increasingly civilized, prosperous, and beautiful province.

Women in Vinh Phong commune have stable jobs thanks to weaving products from sedge grass. Photo: THUY TIEN

The Association has identified key breakthroughs: comprehensive digital transformation within the organization; supporting women in enhancing their digital capabilities; promoting women's entrepreneurship, innovation, and legitimate wealth creation. Annually, each commune, ward, and special zone branch of the Association helps 10 households with women escape multidimensional poverty and near-poverty. The goal is that by the end of the term, the Provincial Women's Union will propose at least one policy related to women, gender equality, and social security; and at least 80% of its members will meet the required digital capabilities...

With the spirit of "Unity - Creativity - Innovation - Development," I call upon all cadres, members, and women of An Giang to unite, be of one mind, work together, actively compete in labor and production, determined to overcome all difficulties, and strive to excellently fulfill the targets of the Provincial Women's Congress Resolution for the 2025-2030 term, contributing together with the Party Committee and the people to successfully achieve the goals of the Provincial Party Congress Resolution for the 2025-2030 term, building an increasingly prosperous, beautiful, and civilized An Giang homeland.

- Reporter: Thank you, ma'am!

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Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/phu-nu-an-giang-doan-ket-and-sang-tao-cho-nhiem-ky-moi-a470042.html