Ministry gets involved in women’s culture

February 21, 2018 - 09:00

Enhancing women’s involvement in cultural, sports and tourism activities is the focus of a deal signed between the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and Việt Nam Women’s Union in Hà Nội.

Ethnic know-how: Thái women practise traditional weaving. — Photo dienbien.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Enhancing women’s involvement in cultural, sports and tourism activities is the focus of a deal signed between the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and Việt Nam Women’s Union in Hà Nội.

For the next four years, the two sides will organise activities to preserve and promote traditional culture, tackle violence against women, end inequality, hold sporting events and develop tourism.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trịnh Thị Thuỷ said the deal targets the role of women in culture, sports, tourism and family issues. She said women played an important role in developing a civilised society.

“Last year the ministry collaborated with the Women’s Union to upgrade women’s awareness and involvement in family issues in six Hà Giang, Tiền Giang, Yên Bái, Quảng Bình, Đắk Lắk and HCM City,” she said. — VNS

 

 

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