(VOVWORLD) -Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), and other international organizations in Geneva, on Wednesday, called for greater efforts to further promote gender equality as well as the role of women and girls in all peace and security processes.
 Vietnamese delegation attend the session of the UN Human Rights Council. Photo:VNA
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Speaking on behalf of the inter-regional group at Item 10 General Debate - technical cooperation within the framework of the 55th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council, which is taking place in Switzerland from February 26 to April 5, Dung stressed the role and contributions of women and girls to the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
He presented some proposals such as prioritizing the full, effective and meaningful engagement of women and girls, and recognizing their contributions to decision-making mechanisms in the fields of politics, economy, culture and social affairs, especially those on poverty reduction, ensuring sustainable livelihoods, startup and innovation, and eliminating gender barriers.
It is necessary to ensure their participation and leadership in science, technology, and digital transformation, the ambassador said. He suggested budgeting and enhancing capacity building to achieve gender equality in institutions and policies in all countries, including developing nations, saying experience sharing and cooperation would help countries accelerate the implementation of the SDGs.