Điện Biên focuses on gender equality and social welfare

ĐBP - On February 27, a delegation from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam, led by Mr. Matt Jackson, the UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, visited and paid a courtesy call on leaders of Điện Biên province.

The delegation was received by Mr. Vừ A Bằng, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, along with leaders from several departments, sectors, and localities in the province.

During the meeting, Vice Chairman Vừ A Bằng expressed his pleasure in welcoming Mr. Matt Jackson and the UNFPA delegation. He provided an overview of Điện Biên province, including its geographical location, natural conditions, and socio-economic development situation.

The leader of the Điện Biên provincial People’s Committee discusses upcoming collaboration with the UNFPA.

The Vice Chairman emphasized that in addition to economic development, Điện Biên has always focused on social welfare, particularly gender equality and gender-based violence prevention. The provincial Party Committee, authorities, and political-social organizations have implemented many programs to raise awareness, provide psychological support, healthcare, and medical services aimed at reducing gender-based violence and protecting the rights of women and girls.

The host expressed his hope for continued support from the UNFPA for local pilot programs and projects. He also pledged to create favorable conditions and providing necessary support in accordance with the law to ensure the effective implementation of the UNFPA’s activities.

Vice Chairman Vừ A Bằng presents a souvenir gift to Mr. Matt Jackson and the UNFPA delegation.

On behalf of the delegation, Mr. Matt Jackson thanked the leadership of Điện Biên for their warm and respectful welcome. He stated that the UNFPA works with the goal of promoting gender equality, protecting the rights of women and girls, and supporting reproductive health services in Vietnam.

During this mission, the UNFPA will survey and implement the establishment of a one-stop service center to support women and girls affected by violence in Điện Biên province. The center will provide essential services such as safe accommodation, medical care, psychological counseling, and legal support, helping women and girls in difficult circumstances to receive protection and comprehensive assistance.

Mr. Matt Jackson expressed his desire for Điện Biên to continue to collaborate closely in implementing this project, as well as establish coordination mechanisms between the two sides for awareness-raising efforts to protect the rights of those affected by violence.

Both sides in a group photo.

The meeting took place in an open and candid atmosphere and yielded many positive outcomes. Both sides affirmed that they would continue to collaborate closely in activities aimed at sustainable development and ensuring the rights of women and girls in Điện Biên.

On this occasion, Vice Chairman Vừ A Bằng presented a gift to the UNFPA delegation as a gesture of respect and anticipation for effective cooperation in the future.

Quang Hưng
Comment

You have 500/500 characters left

Please enter 5 or more characters!!!

Maybe you are interested

Recent news

  • '2026 Điện Biên International Trade Fair kicked off

    2026 Điện Biên International Trade Fair kicked off

    ECONOMY -
    ĐBP - On the evening of October 17, at 7/5 Square, the Điện Biên Provincial People’s Committee coordinated with the Việt Nam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade to organize the opening ceremony of the 2026 Điện Biên International Trade Fair under the theme “Điện Biên - A Trade Bridge, Reaching Out to the World.”
  • 'Changing habits regarding street food consumption

    Changing habits regarding street food consumption

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - Fast, convenient, and affordable prices are the reasons street food is increasingly chosen by many people. From snacks sold outside school gates and roadside stalls to ready-to-eat food counters at markets, buyers can easily find items suited to their taste. However, behind that convenience lie potential risks to food hygiene and safety.
  • 'Guarding Điện Biên’s forests and biodiversity

    Guarding Điện Biên’s forests and biodiversity

    ECONOMY -
    ĐBP - Điện Biên province currently has more than 434,647 hectares of forest, with a forest coverage rate of 45.85%. Facing pressure from illegal deforestation, the risk of forest fires and threats to biodiversity, the province is implementing coordinated measures, expanding the use of technology and promoting community involvement in forest management and protection.
  • 'Applying biotechnology in agricultural production

    Applying biotechnology in agricultural production

    ECONOMY -
    ĐBP - Applying biotechnology is opening up new avenues in agricultural production, helping enhance crop productivity and product quality while mitigating environmental impacts. From models demonstrating initial effectiveness, replicating solutions tailored to practical conditions will create momentum to propel production toward a safe, modern, and sustainable trajectory, elevating agricultural product value and local incomes.
  • 'Effectively implementing inspection and supervision, preventing violations early and from afar

    Effectively implementing inspection and supervision, preventing violations early and from afar

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    ĐBP - Inspection and supervision constitute an essential leadership function of the Party, in which regular supervision serves as a crucial modality directly aiding Party committees, Party organizations, and inspection commissions at all levels in overseeing compliance with the Party Charter, Party resolutions and directives, and State policies and laws; promptly identifying and warning against limitations, shortcomings, and violations right from their inception; while concurrently discovering innovative, exemplary, breakthrough, and highly effective factors for replication.
  • 'Breaking the cycle of child marriage in Si Pa Phìn

    Breaking the cycle of child marriage in Si Pa Phìn

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - Si Pa Phìn commune is stepping up efforts to prevent child marriage through direct outreach in villages, individual counseling for at-risk cases, and closer coordination among local authorities, families, schools and healthcare services. From raising awareness to encouraging families to pledge not to allow their children to marry before reaching the legal age, the commune is gradually improving early detection and timely intervention to reduce underage marriages.
  • 'Bringing women together through clubs and community initiatives

    Bringing women together through clubs and community initiatives

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - With more than 103,000 members across 888 local branches, the Điện Biên provincial Women’s Union is renewing its approach to engaging and mobilizing women through community-based initiatives, clubs and grassroots emulation campaigns. Each activity creates opportunities for women to meet, build bonds and work together on practical initiatives that benefit their families and communities.
  • 'Proud of tradition - steadfastly advancing toward the future

    Proud of tradition - steadfastly advancing toward the future

    SOCIAL AFFAIRS -
    ĐBP - Through 70 years of establishment and development (October 15, 1956 - 2026), Điện Biên provincial Ethnic Boarding High School has persistently overcome hardships, progressively asserting its standing in education and human resource training for the locality. Promoting the proud heritage of preceding generations, the school continues to innovate, elevate educational quality, and nurture knowledge and aspirations to excel among ethnic minority students across the province.
Load more