Attention to be paid to gender mainstreaming in legislation

At the meeting, Vice President Bui Thi Hoa introduced the role, functionsand activities of the VWU, particularly in the field of advising, proposing, and participating in the development of laws and policies o­n gender equality and social counter arguments to such laws, and monitoring enforcement. She also shared the VWU’s other supports for women such as capacity building, vocational training and helping women access to micro credits, supporting female entrepreneurs.

Mrs. Allyson Kay Duncan highly appreciated the role of the VWU. In her opinion, gender mainstreaming in legislation is considered the strategic measure to achieve the goals of gender equality, elimination of gender discrimination, ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of women in labor market, wage regime, health care and maternity, etc. Also, ensuring gender equality will help the country maximize their labor force, thus promoting its economic development.

Mrs. Duncan and VWU leader and staff

After the meeting, Judge Duncan toured the Museum. She showed her interest in different traditions of Vietnam such as Dao ethnic people’s marriage, ethnic women’s beauty as well as beaded jewelries or bracelets, especially the story of Mme. Nguyen Thi Dinh – the female general who led the women's movement in the South.