UNDP workshop seeks to increase women’s participation in political, social activities
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held a workshop in Hanoi on October 19 focusing on Vietnamese women’s participation in political activities and their initiatives for Vietnam’s development.
Hanoi (VNA) – The United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP) held a workshop ꧂in Hanoi on October 19 focusing on Vietnamese women’s participation in political activities and their initiatives for Vietnam’sdevelopment.
Organised on the occasion of the Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20), the seminar saw the attendance of several National Assembly deputies and representatives from relevant ministries, sectors, agencies, institutes, social organisations and development partners. According to UNDP, when it comes to women in political decision-making,Vietnam has in place an adequate legal framework to ensure gender equality inpolitical and public life.
UNDP cited the2022 World Economic Forum Gender Gap Report as saying that Vietnam scores 0.705 on a scalefrom 0 to 1 in terms of gender gap index, ranking 83rd out of 146countries, improving its position from 87th in 2021. Inthe 2021 elections, the proportion of female National Assembly deputiesincreased to 30.26%, the first time that Vietnam crossed the critical thresholdidentified as necessary for women to have a visible impact on decision-makingprocess. Similarly, the proportion of female members of the People's Councils at all level also increased.
However, UNDP also pointed out that there remained limitations and challenges regarding women’s participation in political activities, particularly at the local level.
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At the 13th National Party Congress (Photo: VNA) 
