Training on gender equality and the advancement of women

HNN.VN - On the morning of August 26, the Academy of Journalism and Communication, in coordination with the Department of Home Affairs, opened a training course on ‘Enhancing capacity for civil servants and public employees working on gender equality and the advancement of women’.

More than 130 trainees - civil servants and public employees from agencies and units across Hue City, as well as those responsible for advising on gender equality and the advancement of women - took part in the training course.

The trainees were provided with updated knowledge and skills related to gender equality and the advancement of women

In recent times, gender equality and the advancement of women have achieved many positive results. However, gender stereotypes and social barriers still persist to varying degrees. This calls for continued efforts to raise awareness, renew methods, shift behaviors, and strengthen the capacity of officials directly engaged in this work.

In response to this practical need, the training course was organized to equip civil servants and public employees with foundational knowledge and essential skills, particularly the skills to analyze and mainstream gender issues into the performance of their professional duties.

A lecturer discussed skills for mainstreaming gender issues into the development and implementation of socio-economic development plans

Taking place over two days, August 26 and 27, the trainees had the opportunity to discuss and update their knowledge on practical content, including: skills for mainstreaming gender issues in developing and implementing socio-economic development plans; as well as skills for advising on and supporting livelihoods, creating jobs, and enhancing women’s economic capacity in the locality...

By Thuong Tran