Vietnam promotes fight against domestic violence

10/5/2017 - 2:51:38 PM

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the investment plan of a project to carry out policies and programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, domestic violence and handle the issue of prostitution, using evidence and a human right-based approach.

The project is funded by the United Nations Population Fund and the Ministry of Labor, and is carried out by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA). The funding for the project is over 7.7 million USD in non-refundable official development assistance (ODA).

A cadre (in white) raising people's awareness of domestic violence prevention in Yen Phu commune, Ham Yen district, Tuyen Quang province. Photo: baotuyenquang.com.vn

A study on behavioral changes in male chauvinism will be conducted under the project, providing a basis for amending the Law on Gender Equality, the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control and other policies.

Standards for gender-based violence prevention will be built alongside various communication campaigns on policy advocacy and behavioral changes together with models involving male farmers to stave off domestic violence.

Scientific evidence will also be gathered to build a bill featuring prostitution issues. Capacity in building and implementing policies on gender equality, domestic violence prevention and control and prostitution issues will also be enhanced through the project.

The MoLISA is expected to build an appropriate management mechanism for the project and identify the responsibilities of agencies, project owners and coordinating organizations to ensure its effectiveness.

Source:PANO

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