(VOVworld) - “National Assembly deputies and five-year implementation of the Law on Gender Equality” was the theme of a seminar in Hanoi on Wednesday.

According to National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong, Vietnam has seen considerable achievements after 5 years of implementation of the gender equality law. In 2012, the country was ranked third in the ASEAN region in terms of gender equality. However, Phong said there still remain many challenges in order to fulfill the targets of gender equality. She added this is a long-term process which requires efforts in promulgation and implementation of policies which seek measures for women and girls to participate and benefit from socio-economic development.