Support for ethnic minority women

Agricultural production activities of women's association members of Dai Van village (Van Don Special Zone). Photo: Hoang Giang

The Women's Union (WU) at all levels in the province has actively implemented movements associated with the local socio -economic development tasks. In particular, the campaign "Building a family of 5 no's, 3 clean's" continues to be effectively implemented, contributing to concretizing Resolution 06-NQ/TU dated July 15, 2021 and Resolution 17-NQ/TU dated October 30, 2023 of the Provincial Party Committee.

Over the past 4 years, the Women's Union at all levels has supported nearly 8,000 households to achieve the 8 criteria of "5 no, 3 clean", helping women improve their skills in organizing their lives, taking care of their children, ensuring hygiene, nutrition, preventing social evils and domestic violence. Every year, each Women's Union unit registers at least one part of the work to contribute to building new rural areas and civilized urban areas such as maintaining environmental hygiene, supporting poor households, and building green - clean - beautiful landscapes.

From 2022, the campaign "Building a family of 5 no's, 3 clean's" will be expanded with the campaign "Building a family of 5 yes's, 3 clean's" (having a safe house, sustainable livelihood, health, knowledge, cultural lifestyle; clean house, clean kitchen, clean alley). Up to now, 16 communes have deployed 14 models of "Family of 5 yes's, 3 clean's", contributing to affirming the role of women in building new rural areas, civilized urban areas, and sustainable poverty reduction.

A notable mark in supporting ethnic minority women is the program "Accompanying women in the border areas", implemented by the Provincial Women's Union in coordination with the Border Guard in 6 difficult border communes. From 2021 to now, the total value of mobilized resources has reached over 15 billion VND, along with thousands of working days of officers, soldiers and women's union members.

Through the program, 90 propaganda sessions were organized for 5,000 members; 25 models of household economic development were supported, nearly 80 "Border Shelters" were built and repaired, 460 sanitation facilities were built, hundreds of gifts and study corners were given, and 152 students were regularly supported. The program not only helped women raise awareness and improve their lives, but also closely connected the military-civilian relationship in border areas, creating a combined strength to care for the practical benefits of women and children.

Then singing club, Na Lang village, Binh Lieu commune. (Photo: Provided by the facility)

Implementing the Project "Propaganda and mobilization to improve nutrition and physical strength for children in highland, ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the period of 2022-2025", the Provincial Women's Union has deployed it in 64 key communes, focusing on 16 communes with high rates of malnourished children.

As a result, 21 models of "Child Care and Education " have been established so far, 100% of children in the model have a height and weight monitoring book; 118 training classes, 8 competitions have been organized, and 14,000 propaganda leaflets have been distributed. The rate of malnutrition, underweight and stunting in children under 5 years old has gradually decreased over the years; many bad customs and outdated habits in health care and nutrition have been eliminated.

In addition, Project 8 on "Gender equality and solving urgent issues for women and children" under the National Target Program on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, Quang Ninh has achieved many positive results.

To date, the province has established 71 community communication teams, 56 “Leaders of Change” Clubs, organized more than 200 communication sessions, 20 training courses with nearly 10,000 participants. Creative communication models and products of ethnic minority children have won high prizes at national competitions. The activities have contributed to eliminating gender prejudice, reducing early marriage, incestuous marriage, preventing domestic violence, promoting gender equality and building prosperous and happy families.

The policies to support ethnic minority women in Quang Ninh in recent times not only have social security significance but also serve as a driving force to promote comprehensive development in disadvantaged areas. The province's goal is that 100% of women members in ethnic minority and mountainous areas will be informed and supported to enhance their economic power, develop their livelihoods, and preserve and promote the fine traditional cultural values of ethnic groups.

Hoai Minh

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