Dang Kang commune raises awareness to reduce child marriage and consanguineous marriage.

Implementing Sub-project 2 “Reducing child marriage and consanguineous marriage in ethnic minority and mountainous areas” under Project 9 of the National Target Program for socio-economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas giai đoạn 2021 - 2025 (Program 1719), Dang Kang commune has been making efforts to raise awareness and change behaviors regarding child marriage and consanguineous marriage in ethnic minority areas.

Given that 99% of its members are ethnic minorities living in particularly difficult areas, and most women have limited knowledge of the law, and domestic violence and child marriage still occur, the Women's Association of Dang Kang hamlet (Dang Kang commune) has focused on community communication.

After receiving training in knowledge, communication skills, and operational methods, members of the branch association disseminated information on gender equality, marriage and family, traffic safety, etc., to women. As a result, women understood their rights within the family, became more proactive in social activities, encouraged their children to avoid violating the law, and reduced the rate of early marriage.

Health workers at Dang Kang commune health station are educating residents about child marriage and consanguineous marriage.

Ms. H'Nưm Niê, Head of the Women's Association in Dang Kang village, said that in addition to disseminating information in the community, the Women's Association has actively participated in competitions and festivals to convey messages and content related to the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence, the Law on Gender Equality, and how to handle everyday situations... contributing to raising awareness about gender equality, eliminating gender stereotypes, and preventing and combating domestic violence.

Alongside communication efforts, local departments and organizations have focused on disseminating and implementing propaganda activities linked to the movement "building a civilized lifestyle in weddings, funerals, and festivals," gradually eliminating outdated customs and superstitions in ethnic minority communities. As a result, people's understanding and awareness of the law have improved, contributing to the creation of a progressive, civilized, and equitable living environment.

People learn about the consequences of child marriage and consanguineous marriage through leaflets.

According to the assessment of the Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and Chairwoman of the Women's Union of Dang Kang commune, Tran Thi Quyen, the work of disseminating information and mobilizing efforts to reduce child marriage and consanguineous marriage among ethnic minority and mountainous communities in the commune has been implemented by the Party Committee, government, Fatherland Front, and other organizations down to the village level, achieving certain results. The most evident result is the significant improvement in the awareness of ethnic minorities regarding child marriage and consanguineous marriage, and the gradual elimination of some customs and practices related to child marriage and consanguineous marriage.

In the coming period, Dang Kang commune will develop a plan and tasks for disseminating information to the people, focusing on raising awareness in 5 ethnic minority villages about child marriage and consanguineous marriage. Simultaneously, it will coordinate with relevant units to integrate communication about reproductive support policies, gender policies, gender equality, and reproductive health for women members in the villages within the commune. The Women's Union of the commune will also cooperate with the judicial sector to disseminate information about the Law on Marriage and Family, emphasizing the marriage age of 20 for men and 18 for women.

Women in Cu Pam hamlet (Dang Kang commune) are being educated by respected individuals about the dangers of child marriage and consanguineous marriage.

In reality, child marriage is currently one of the causes of poverty, but above all, in the long term, it will degrade the gene pool, hinder social development, and is truly a pressing issue for the entire society. To minimize and gradually eliminate child marriage and consanguineous marriage, the best solution to date remains communication. However, how to communicate effectively requires the decisive and coordinated involvement of all levels of government and organizations, creating unity in direction and action.

Furthermore, the content needs to be richer and more visually appealing, focusing on raising awareness about the consequences of child marriage and consanguineous marriage through leaflets, organizing talks, and showing images about the consequences and repercussions of child marriage and consanguineous marriage...

Simultaneously, local authorities need to resolutely handle cases of underage marriage in accordance with the law, thereby creating a deterrent effect for everyone.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202512/xa-dang-kang-nang-cao-nhan-thuc-de-giam-tao-hon-va-hon-nhan-can-huyet-thong-3c80695/