1 first prize, 1 second prize, 1 third prize and 1 consolation prize were awarded to student groups.
On December 10, the awarding ceremony for the "Youth Initiative to Promote Gender Equality" contest was attended by the Delegation of the European Union, university leaders, and a considerable number of students.
The winners of the "Youth Initiative to Promote Gender Equality" contest were announced. The first prize was awarded to Group Be Unique, whose initiative focused on addressing gender stereotypes related to the appearance and beauty of men and women. The second prize went to U.E group for their project tackling gender stereotypes concerning decision-making abilities within families. The third prize was awarded to the Harmony of Gender Group, which addressed gender stereotypes associated with entering different professions.
The consolation prize was shared by two groups. The Young Generation Group and the Operate Ocean Group both addressed gender stereotypes regarding professional opportunities. Additionally, the University of Science and Technology, University of Danang received a special prize for having the highest number of initiatives.
Students in Da Nang showcased their creativity and adaptability in overcoming gender stereotypes through engaging activities such as organizing a photo contest called "Tet sharing," creating podcasts that captured the confidential thoughts and opinions of young people, and utilizing popular platforms like Spotify and Facebook to spread the message of gender equality.
The first prize in the contest was awarded to the initiative that focused on eliminating gender stereotypes related to the appearance and beauty of men and women. The initiative aimed to challenge these stereotypes through various activities, such as exploring students' perspectives on beauty standards and sharing personal experiences of being judged based on appearance.
In addition to the awards ceremony, a discussion session on Digital Transformation and Gender Prejudice was held during the event. The session aimed to explore the opportunities and challenges faced by women in the digital age, as well as identify gender stereotypes associated with technology and digital platforms. Journalist Nguyen Tuan Anh emphasized the potential of the internet to provide young people with access to global knowledge and promote better understanding, leading to a reduction in gender stereotypes in the new era.
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The event was part of the "Youth address gender stereotypes and promote gender equality in Vietnam" project. This project is funded by the European Union and implemented by Oxfam in Vietnam, TUVA Communication, CISDOMA Institute, and RED Communication.