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.

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