The move aims to respond to International Day of the Girl Child on October 11.
Ms. Trinh Thi Luc, Deputy Director of the Cau Giay district Health Center, spoke at the event. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)
In her speech at the event, Ms. Trinh Thi Luc, Deputy Director of the Cau Giay district Medical Center, a representative of the district Steering Committee for Population and Development, emphasized the significance of International Day of the Girl Child, chosen by the United Nations as October 11 every year.
She said that this year the United Nations chose the theme of “Girls’ vision for the future”. This message aims to call on the world to give more opportunities to girls and raise awareness of gender inequality in areas such as education, nutrition, health, protection from discrimination, violence and no more child marriage.
Overview of the event
Over the past few years, Cau Giay district has always paid attention to and attached importance to population and development work. Aiming to promote gender equality and reduce gender imbalance at birth, it is necessary to invest in care, education, love, sharing and helping girls in difficult circumstances.
Regarding the gender imbalance at birth in Cau Giay district, Ms. Trinh Thi Luc said that the district’s sex ratio at birth has gradually decreased from 110 boys/100 girls in 2021 to 109 boys/100 girls in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, this ratio is estimated to be 109 boys/100 girls. Although there has been an improvement, this number is still at an alarming level.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Nguyen My Hao, Secretary of the Party Cell, Principal of Mai Dich Secondary School, emphasized the importance of building a modern society, a civilized living environment, where each individual receives respect and fair treatment.
Ms. Nguyen My Hao, Secretary of the Party Cell, Principal of Mai Dich Secondary School, spoke in response. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)
Ms. Nguyen My Hao encouraged students to raise awareness about girls’ rights and the obstacles they face, and called for the elimination of gender preconception through practical and concrete actions such as promoting and implementing gender equality, respecting and promoting girls’ rights, so that women and girls are always welcomed with the love and happiness they deserve./.