(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized the great contributions by women, noting that they not only help enhance the quality of life for each family but are also pioneers in promoting the sustainable development of society.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the third ASEAN Women Leaders' Summit, held online on August 23, 2024. (Photo: VNA) |
PM Chinh made the remarks at the third ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit via videoconference on Friday. He said Vietnam ranked 72nd out of 146 countries in terms of gender equality in 2023, up 11 places from 2022.
The PM highlighted the need to promote collaboration to harness the potential and unleash the labour force of women, and enhance the care economy and resilience towards the ASEAN Community after 2025, with a comprehensive, inclusive, and global approach, and the effective engagement of the entire society, government and community, as well as the entire region.
PM Chinh proposed ASEAN member states enhance awareness and mindset regarding the role of women, and promote stronger policies to encourage their equal participation in all fields; step up innovation, improve infrastructure, and develop a high-quality, accessible, and affordable public healthcare system, particularly in far-flung areas.
He said it is necessary to strengthen cooperation to protect the rights and legitimate interests of workers, and prevent abuse, exploitation, discrimination, and illegal activities, including transnational crimes such as human trafficking.