Vietnam Women's Union is ensured by the State to join the propagation of laws

Vietnam Women's Union is ensured by the State to join the propagation of laws (Internet image)

Article 3 of Decree 56/2012/ND-CP stipulates the responsibilities of ministries and central authorities in ensuring the participation in the state management by the Vietnam women's union at all levels as follows:

- To invite the Vietnam Women's Union:

• To join the elaboration of mechanisms, policies, legal documents, programs, projects and plans related to the rights and interests of women and children; and economic, cultural and social activities under the state management of ministries and sectors under law;

• To join the propagation, dissemination and education of policies and laws;

• To join the examination and supervision of the implementation of laws on women and children, prevention and control of domestic violence, and gender equity in related fields.

- To create conditions for the Vietnam Women's Union to fulfill other tasks under the Law on Gender Equity.

- In addition to the above regulations, the Ministries of Public Security and National Defense shall provide support in terms of funds, working conditions and facilities, and fund raising activities and support female cadres, civil servants and public employees in settling social issues related to women's advancement and equity in accordance with the state's law and policies.

Note: Article 2 of Decree 56/2012/ND-CP stipulates the work relation between ministries and sectors and the Vietnam Women's Union; between People's Committees of a level and Women's Unions of the same level is coordination in facilitating the proper performance of the functions, tasks and powers of each agency under legal regulations. Ministries, sectors and People's Committees at a level shall create favorable conditions in terms of funding and facilities for Women's Unions of the same level to participate in the state management and implement related activities.

More details can be found in Decree 56/2012/ND-CP, which comes into force from September 5, 2012.

Le Vy

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