Vietnam calls for greater efforts to further promote gender equality
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, on April 3 called for greater efforts to further promote gender equality as well as the role of women and girls in all peace and security processes.
The Vietnamese delegation at the session. (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Ambassador Mai Phan Dung,Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World TradeOrganisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, on April 3called for greater efforts to further promote gender equality as well as the role ofwomen and girls in all peace and security processes.
Speaking on behalf of the inter-regional group at Item 10 General Debate - technical cooperation within the framework of the 55thregular session of the UN Human Rights Council, which is taking place inSwitzerland from February 26 to April 5, Dung stressed the role andcontributions of women and girls to the implementation of the sustainabledevelopment goals (SDGs).
He presented some proposals such as prioritising thefull, effective and meaningful engagement of women and girls, and recognisingtheir contributions to decision-making mechanisms in the fields of politics,economy, culture and social affairs, especially those on poverty reduction, ensuringsustainable livelihoods, startup and innovation, and eliminating genderbarriers.
It is necessary to ensure their participation andleadership in science, technology, and digital transformation, the ambassador said.
Dung alsosuggested budgeting and enhancing capacity building to achieve gender equalityin institutions and policies in all countries, including developing nations,saying experience sharing and cooperation would help countries accelerate the implementation of the SDGs.
As a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the2023-2025 term, Vietnam has identified eight groups of priority matters withspecific initiatives, widely supported by other countries.
Among those priorities, promoting gender equality andensuring human rights in sustainable development demonstrate its long-termcommitments and efforts in issues of international concern./.
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The Vietnamese delegation at the session. (Photo: VNA) 
