This is the 10th year "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" has been held globally, and the 6th time Vietnam has participated. The event aims to emphasize the key role of the private sector in promoting gender equality and enhancing women's economic empowerment towards sustainable business and social development.
On the occasion of celebrating International Women's Day March 8, on the morning of March 3, 6, the Vietnam Women's Business Council, under the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), coordinated with the Stock Exchange. Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), the United Nations Agency for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) organized the event "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality".
This is the 10th year the "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" Campaign has been held globally, the 6th time Vietnam has participated and the first time it was held at the Hanoi Stock Exchange to emphasize the role The private sector's key role in promoting gender equality and enhancing women's economic empowerment towards sustainable business and social development.
Ms. Nguyen Kim Lan, Program Manager for Women's Economic Empowerment, UN Women Vietnam, presented at the conference with the topic "Investing in Women: Accelerating Development"
This year's event with the theme "Investing for women: Accelerating development speed" attracted nearly 100 delegates who are representatives of agencies, organizations, businesses listed on HNX, and businesses owned by women in Hanoi and the Northern provinces.
Delegates participated in the discussion session "Investing in women: From policy to practice", listening to speakers discuss and share business policies and practices on gender equality and resources. budget for Gender activities so that no one is left behind.
In addition, the event had a number of presentations on international experiences on businesses practicing gender equality and investment priorities for gender equality.
Speakers discussed at the discussion session "Investing in women: From policy to practice" in Hanoi
Previously, on March 4, the "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" Program was also approved by the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), the United Nations Agency for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. (UN Women), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Women's Business Council, under the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), coordinated the organization.
The program was attended by nearly 80 delegates who are representatives of agencies, organizations, securities companies, companies listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), and women-owned businesses. in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces with the purpose of calling for efforts from all parties, including the private sector, to promote investment in women's development and gender equality in the workplace, community copper and market.
Speakers discuss at the discussion session "Investing in women: From policy to practice" in Ho Chi Minh City
According to the organizers, in a world facing many crises, 75% of countries will limit spending on essential public services and social protection, which could affect has a significant impact on gender equality work. Ensuring gender equality and enhancing economic empowerment for women is the best way to ensure a prosperous economy and sustainable social development.
In 2024, the United Nations chooses the theme of International Women's Day as: “Investing in women – Accelerating development”. This year's event calls on the private sector, especially securities and listed companies, to promote investment in women's development and gender equality in the workplace, community and market.
“Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” is a call for stakeholders and the business community to continue joining hands to build a strong business community and an equitable and prosperous economy.
