The role of respect and empathy in promoting equality

"Gender equality is achieved when household tasks are fairly distributed based on each person's abilities. Household work is not about helping one another; it is the shared responsibility of both spouses."

"Whether at home or in the workplace, knowing how to respect, share, and connect is the key to promoting gender equality."

These are just two of many insightful statements shared by speakers during the panel discussion "Men leading actions to promote gender equality," held as part of the Let’s Orange 2024 campaign.

During the event, speakers and over 200 attendees engaged in discussions and shared simple, relatable stories on the topic of gender equality, from workplace matters to family life. Promoting gender equality does not necessarily require grand campaigns or distant ideals, it can start with listening and understanding small, everyday stories.

We often forget that fostering gender equality is not just about numbers or policies; it is about the small actions in our daily lives, rooted in respect and empathy between individuals. Let’s revisit some of the speakers’ insights on the importance of respect and understanding in advancing gender equality with For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF).

The panel discussion "Men leading actions to promote gender equality" was part of the Let’s Orange 2024 campaign, attracting the participation of over 200 staff members of the TH Group in Nghe An province. The event featured a roundtable discussion with two prominent speakers in the fields of gender equality and community development: Mr. Dang Hoa Nam, Director of the Department of Children Affairs (Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs); and Journalist Truong Anh Ngoc. It also included representatives from TH Group leadership: Ms. Luu Thi Thu Hien, Deputy General Director of TH Food Joint Stock Company; Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung, Director of the TH Milk Factory and Chairman of the Labor Union of TH Milk Joint Stock Company. The discussion was moderated by Ms. Tran Hong Diep, Director of VSF.