This Law provides for principles of gender equality in all fields of social and family life, measures ensuring gender equality, responsibilities of agencies, organizations, families, individuals in exercising gender equality. The gender equality goals are to eliminate gender discrimination, to create equal opportunities for man and woman in socio-economic development and human resources development in order to reach substantial equality between man and woman, and to establish and enhance cooperation and mutual assistance between man and woman in all fields of social and family life. The Law provides for equality in politics, economic activities, employment, education, science and technology, culture, information, sports and healthcare. Measures include women’s representation, training, occupational safety, and tax and financial incentives for enterprises employing many women. Rural female workers receive support for credit, agricultural, forestry and fisheries extension, and vocational training. Family provisions address common property, income, family planning, childcare and shared household responsibilities. The Law requires gender mainstreaming in legislative development, information and education, and financial resources for equality activities. It assigns responsibilities to public authorities, organizations, families and citizens, and provides for inspection, supervision, complaints and denunciations. Violations may entail disciplinary action, administrative penalties, criminal prosecution and compensation.
Viet Nam · 2006-11-29