Chi Lang District (Lang Son) with National Target Program 1719: Solving urgent issues for women and children

Implementing Project 8, under the National Target Program on Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas, Phase I: 2021-2025 (National Target Program 1719), the Women's Union of Chi Lang District, Lang Son Province has actively implemented gender equality communication activities, solving urgent issues for women and children in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. Thereby, gradually changing the way of thinking and working, enhancing the power of ethnic minority women. On December 25, the Office of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas (Ethnic Minorities Committee) coordinated with the Dak Lak Provincial Ethnic Minorities Committee to organize a conference to evaluate the implementation of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas for the period 2021 - 2030, Phase I: From 2021 - 2025 (National Target Program 1719) and propose the content of the Program for the period 2025 - 2030. On the afternoon of December 25, at the headquarters of the Ethnic Minorities Committee, a press conference was held to honor outstanding and exemplary ethnic minority students and youth in 2024. Mr. Le Cong Binh - Editor-in-Chief of Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper, member of the Steering Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee The Commendation Ceremony chaired the press conference; Ms. Vu Thi Anh - Deputy Director of the Department of Ethnic Education (Ministry of Education and Training) - Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of the Commendation Ceremony co-chaired the press conference. General news of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper. The afternoon news of December 25, there was the following notable information: Bac Kan Spring Food and Culture Festival At Ty. Taking the "Queen" train to see the dreamy Da Lat. A devoted teacher. Along with other news in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. On December 25, the Office of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas (Ethnic Minorities Committee) coordinated with the Dak Lak Provincial Ethnic Minorities Committee to organize a conference to review the implementation of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas for the period 2021 - 2030, Phase I: From 2021 - 2025 (National Target Program 1719) and propose the content of the Program for the period 2025 - 2030. Requesting the urgent promulgation of 130 documents detailing the laws and resolutions passed at the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to further promote the spirit of sharing, understanding, listening, institutions must go first, paving the way for development breakthroughs; decentralization, strong decentralization, resolutely eliminating the "ask-give" mechanism, not creating a "ask-give" ecosystem, eliminating regulations that hinder development, slow down the innovation process, resolutely cutting cumbersome procedures, increasing compliance costs for people and businesses. Binh Gia is a land with a rich history and culture of Lang Son province. With many relics, scenic spots and the diversity of traditional cultural identities of ethnic minorities, Binh Gia district has promoted those potentials and strengths to develop tourism. With many solutions to restore and preserve cultural identity associated with tourism development, Binh Gia has affirmed its brand, gradually building an image in the hearts of tourists near and far, thereby contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the locality. In order to promote and maintain the activities of folk cultural art troupes, the People's Committee of Nam Nhun district (Lai Chau province) has developed a plan and implemented financial support, purchasing costumes, props, and equipment for art troupes and cultural houses to promote cultural activities. The summary news of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper on the morning of December 25, has the following notable information: Many activities "Welcome the New Year 2025" at the Cultural - Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups. Embroidering Spring on shirts. Unique Zeng offering ceremony. Along with other news in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. In recent years, the functional sector of Tuyen Quang province has tightened the management of wildlife breeding facilities, thereby contributing to limiting the legalization of wild animals of natural origin through illegal trading, transportation, and hunting. The 7th Ninh Kieu, Can Tho Tourism - Lantern Night Festival - 2024 will take place for 5 days, from December 28, 2024 - January 1, 2025, at Khai Luong canal and Ninh Kieu park, Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district. On December 25, in Hanoi, the Science and Technology Council (KH&CN) of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities organized a workshop on "Strengthening scientific and technological research activities at the Committee for Ethnic Minorities" and summarizing the activities of the Science and Technology Council of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities in 2024, and the direction and tasks for the year. 2025. Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Trung - Director of the Academy of Ethnic Minorities, Vice Chairman of the Science and Technology Council of the UBDT chaired the Workshop. In 2024, Bac Ha district collected nearly 257 billion VND from selling products such as bark, leaves, stems, branches, seeds and cinnamon varieties, an increase of over 40 billion VND compared to 2023. On the afternoon of December 25, in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City, the Steering Committee of the Campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods" in Ninh Thuan province held a conference to summarize the implementation of the Campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods" (abbreviated as the Campaign) in 2024 and deploy key tasks in 2025. Awarding the online contest "Colors of OCOP and typical products of Ninh Thuan province" in 2024. Mr. Le Van Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province chaired the Conference. Also attending were the Steering Committees of districts, cities and leaders of departments and branches in the province.

Women take control of their lives

Participating in the communication campaign "Prevention and control of domestic violence and gender-based violence in 2024" organized by the Women's Union of Chi Lang district in Bac Thuy commune. Ms. Loc Thi Chi, Nung ethnic group, Kham Phuong village, Bac Thuy commune expressed that she often fully participates in communication programs like this because for her, this is a program for her and other women to meet, share, and learn experiences in economic development, raising children, and dealing with family members to prevent domestic violence ... and especially to help raise women's voices.

As for Ms. Lac Thi Nhung, Nung ethnic group, member of the women's association of Hang Cut village, The activities of the Women's Union at all levels are very practical for women. Through communication activities, it helps women and other members to share, help and love each other.

Phụ nữ tích cực tham gia các hoạt động truyền thông nhằm thúc đấy bình đẳng giới và phòng chống bạo lực trên cơ sở giới — Women actively participate in communication activities to promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence.

Ms. Nhung said that the Women's Association of Hang Cut village has 73 members. Over the years, all members have actively participated in the association's common activities, supported each other in developing the family economy, participated in common activities and gradually affirmed their voices and positions in the community. Ms. Nhung smiled happily, currently, many families are headed by women, solving all big and small tasks, participating in internal and external activities... Therefore, it can be said that women have more and more voices and the problem of domestic violence is also limited.

Continuing Ms. Lac Thi Nhung, Ms. Vi Thi Tuoi from Bac Phu village expressed that she is currently the Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell, Head of the Village Front Committee and Head of the Village Women's Association, so she often leaves early and comes home late, but her husband is still comfortable and also supports her with housework so that she can complete her social work well.

Ms. Tuoi said that the Women's Association of Bac Phu village has 60 members. In recent years, thanks to the active implementation of the contents of Project 8, the National Target Program 1719 has helped women members change their thinking and working methods. Ms. Tuoi demonstrated that women members not only actively develop the family economy but also support each other and help each other develop the economy.

Specifically, in 2024, the Association had 2 members who fell ill, all members of the Association's Member Group came to support the harvest; also in 2024, the Association had 1 member who received housing support, the members of the Association came to help with labor, dismantling, and cleaning to help the family save costs, and devote resources to building a new, more spacious house...

Chiến dịch truyền thông “Phòng, chống bạo lực gia đình, bạo lực trên cơ sở giới năm 2024” tại xã Bắc Thủy — The communication campaign "Prevention and control of domestic violence and gender-based violence in 2024" took place in Bac Thuy commune.

With the spirit of solidarity and helping each other develop the economy, the Association also changes the attitudes of husbands, parents-in-law and the whole society about the role and importance of participating in the activities of the Women's Association, from which the position and voice of women are also affirmed.

Women's position is gradually affirmed

According to the report of the People's Committee of Chi Lang district, implementing Project 8 on Gender Equality and Solving Urgent Issues for Women and Children under the National Target Program 1719, in 2024, Chi Lang district launched 19 Community Communication Teams in Van An, Chien Thang, Bac Thuy communes; organized propaganda and mobilized women to give birth at medical facilities in 12 communes (Van An, Bang Huu, Van Thuy, Lam Son, Chien Thang, Thuong Cuong, Dong Mo, Bac Thuy, Huu Kien, Lien Son, Quan Son, Y Tich) with 12 sessions with 840 participants.

Nhờ triển khai tốt các nội dung của Dự án 8, Chương trình MTQG 1719 đã từng bước thay đổi nếp nghĩ, cách làm, nâng cao quyền năng kinh tế cho phụ nữ — Thanks to the good implementation of Project 8, National Target Program 1719 has gradually changed women's thinking and working methods, enhancing their economic empowerment.

Organize an art festival to promote the good identity of ethnic minorities, act for gender equality in Chi Lang district in 2024, with nearly 250 participants. Organize the first training conference on community trusted addresses in 2024 for 50 members of Van Thuy, Lam Son, Van An, Lien Son, Bang Huu communes. Launch 2 trusted addresses in Chien Thang and Huu Kien communes.

Implementing Content 3 on Ensuring the voice and substantive participation of women and children in socio-economic development activities of the community; monitoring and criticism; supporting women to participate in leadership in the political system, the Women's Union of Chi Lang district organized a seminar on "Solutions to improve activities to ensure the voice and substantive participation of women and children in socio-economic development activities of the community; Launching a Leader of Change Club at the Women's Union of Hop Nhat village, Lam Son commune. Organizing 3 training courses with 272 participants to improve capacity, ensure the voice and substantive participation of women and children in socio-economic development activities of the community ...

It can be said that, from the implementation of the contents of Project 8, the National Target Program 1719 has contributed to gradually changing the way of thinking and working, enhancing economic power for women; promoting gender equality and solving urgent problems of women and children in ethnic minority areas in Chi Lang district.

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