What is the significance of March 8? What are the action objectives for women’s progress and gender equality of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam by 2030?

What is the significance of March 8?

March 8, also known as International Women's Day, is an occasion to honor and express appreciation for the contributions and efforts of women in all areas of social life. This day is not only an opportunity to acknowledge women's contributions to family, work, and community activities but also serves as a reminder of the rights and equality that women deserve to enjoy.

Significance of March 8:

- Honoring women’s roles: March 8 is an occasion for everyone to show respect for the roles, efforts, and contributions of women in all areas, from family and work to society.

- Advocating for gender equality: International Women's Day is also a day to remind everyone about gender equality issues, including rights in work, politics, health, education, and protecting women's rights in all aspects of life.

- Affirming women’s rights: One of the significances of March 8 is to encourage people to recognize and raise awareness about women's rights, thereby encouraging society to introduce policies and measures to reduce gender inequality.

History of International Women's Day March 8:

The history of International Women's Day on March 8 began in 1908 when thousands of female workers in the United States protested demanding equal rights, including shorter working hours, higher wages, and voting rights. Later, in 1910, at the Socialist International Women’s Congress in Copenhagen (Denmark), Clara Zetkin (a German feminist leader) proposed organizing International Women's Day to unite and fight for women's rights worldwide.

March 8 became widely recognized after 1975 when the United Nations officially chose this day as International Women's Day.

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What are the action objectives for women’s progress and gender equality of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam by 2030?

According to Decision 383/QD-BGDDT 2022, the action objectives for women’s progress and gender equality of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam by 2030 are as follows:

1. General objectives

- Continue to reduce the gender-based distance, facilitate or create chances for women and men to participate, access, and receive equality in the field of education, satisfying the fundamental and comprehensive requirements of innovation of education and training and contributing to the sustainable development of the country.

- Ensure the equal participation of women in leading and managerial positions at levels of study, training level, and educational management in order to promote their potential and creativity, contributing to the successful implementation of fundamental and comprehensive innovation of education and training and implementing towards commitments to achieve sustainable development objectives for gender equality and women's empowerment.

2. Specific objectives

- Objective 1: Ensure gender-based issues and gender equality are in the educational program of the national education system

+ Target 1: Content on gender, gender quality, and reproductive health is integrated into the compilation of 2018 general education textbooks and teaching at all levels of study.

+ Target 2: Content on gender and gender equality will be officially taught in pedagogical schools from 2025 onwards.

- Objective 2: Reduce the distance between male and female children in accessing education in different regions

+ Target 1: The percentage of male and female children with access to childhood care and development and quality preschool education will reach 35% for kindergarten children and 95% for preschool children in 2025; 40% for kindergarten children and 97% for preschool children in 2030.

+ Target 2: The percentage of ethnic minority male and female children that complete primary education will reach 99% in 2025 and above 99% in 2030.

+ Target 3: The percentage of ethnic minority male and female children that complete lower secondary education will reach 83% in 2025 and above 86% in 2030.

+ Target 5: The literacy percentage of women will reach 98,2% in 2025 and 99% in 2030; in which the literacy percentage of ethnic minority and mountainous women will reach 93,5% in 2025 and 94,5% in 2030.

- Objective 3: Increase the percentage of women participating in leading and managerial positions in educational institutions and state management agencies in education and scientific research.

+ Target 1: The percentage of general and continuing educational institutions that include women in planning for leading and managerial positions will reach 95% in 2025 and 97% in 2030; divisions and departments of education and training and training institutions will reach 92% in 2025 and 95% in 2030.

+ Target 2: The percentage of state management agencies in education and training with women as key leaders will reach 60% in 2025 and above 75% in 2030.

+ Target 3: The percentage of female officials and public employees in planning for leading and managerial positions of units receiving training to improve capability will reach 75% of the total number of female officials and public employees in planning in 2025 and 90% in 2030.

+ Target 4: The percentage of female masters in the total number of officials and public employees with master's degrees will reach at least 50% from 2025 onwards; the percentage of female PhDs working in educational institutions will reach 40% in 2025 and 45 % in 2030.

d+ Target 5: The percentage of women in charge of scientific and technological tasks under the management of the Ministry of Education and Training will be above 35% in 2025 and above 45% in 2030.

- Objective 4: Information and communication work

+ Target 1: In 2025, issues about gender, gender equality, and issues related to gender through documents and communication events are expected to be accessed 4 million times by parents, 8 million times by students from primary to high schools, and 3000 times by local officials at various levels; In 2030, such issues are expected to be accessed 5 million times by parents, 10 million times by students from primary to high schools, and 4000 times by local officials at various levels.

+ Target 2: Training in communication staff for gender, gender equality, and issues related to gender of the education authority is expected to be provided for officers, teachers, and students at least 1000 times.

+ Target 3: A 100% maintenance of Digital Information Portals/websites of educational institutions and educational management agencies at various levels that have quarterly specialized sections and columns for the improvement of awareness of gender equality.

- Objective 5: Increase the capability of the state management apparatus on gender equality

+ Target 1: The percentage of officials and public employees doing institution-making work of units receiving training of knowledge about gender influence and gender integration in developing legal documents in the field or sector in charge will reach 80% by 2025 and 100% by 2030.

+ Target 2: The percentage of members of the Department for Women’s Progress of each unit receiving professional training for operational skills related to the improvement of capability on gender equality and women's progress will reach 80% by 2025 and 100% by 2030.

What are the tasks and solutions to implement the action plan for women’s progress and gender equality of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam by 2030?

Under Decision 383/QD-BGDDT 2022, the tasks and solutions to implement the action plan for women’s progress and gender equality of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam by 2030 include:

- Increase the leadership of provincial CMP organizations and local authorities

- Develop and issue documents, materials, and content on gender equality and implement the integration of gender equality issues.

- Ensure a quality, equitable, and comprehensive education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for everyone.

-  Improve the quality of human resources, develop female officer staff with professional qualifications and leading and managerial capabilities meeting requirements of innovation

- Increase the cooperation in organizing patriotic emulation movements to motivate women to promote their core role in building a prosperous, equal, progressive, and happy family

- Promote training and examination to effectively implement the gender equality work and women's progress

- Promote dissemination