National action month against domestic violence to run through June

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has urged ministries, sectors, organisations and local authorities to observe the National Action Month for Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence in 2024, themed 'End Violence, Cultivate Love,' running through June.
National action month against domestic violence to run through June ảnh 1Banners and posters will be prominently displayed at various public locations. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has urgedministries, sectors, organisations and local authorities to observe theNational Action Month for Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence in 2024,themed 'End Violence, Cultivate Love,' running through June.

This activity aims to raise awareness and responsibility of agencies,organisations and individuals regarding the prevention and control of domesticviolence, and to build equal, progressive, and happy Vietnamese families.

Key messages and slogans for National Action Month emphasise collectiveresponsibility in curbing domestic violence, viewing it as crucial forsustainable development.

Encouraging individuals, families and communities to play active roles inprevention and intervention, the campaign stresses that any hindrance toreporting domestic violence is unlawful.

Further messages underscore the imperative to identify, prevent and address allforms of domestic violence, recognising its detrimental impact on familydynamics and societal well-being, including contributing to divorce rates,coercive reproductive practices, elder neglect, and hindering children'seducational and holistic development.

Communication strategies during the month-long campaign include rallies,competitions, seminars and media campaigns through television, newspapers,social platforms and text messages.

Additionally, banners and posters will be prominently displayed at variouspublic locations frequented by communities, ensuring widespread visibility andengagement.

To tailor efforts effectively, central ministries, sectors, and localauthorities will align strategies with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, andTourism's directives and local contexts, employing diverse approaches todisseminate legal frameworks on domestic violence prevention and control to alllevels of society./.
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