National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 24 had a meeting with the group of female NA deputies. (Photo: VNA) Established in the 12th legislature, thegroup has grown into a forum for female legislators to share experience and support each other to fulfill their role, hesaid.
In the 15th-tenure NA, the group of female deputies has 151 members or more than 30 percent of the total number oflawmakers.
Hue asked the group to further reform itsoperational methods, focusing on specific activities to help its members fulfil their duties, contributing to improving the operational quality and efficiencyof the NA.
The top legislator suggested the group put forthannual operational programmes, which, he said, should be aligned with working programmes andcontents of the NA’s sessions.
Female deputies should show their role inbuilding and perfecting policies and laws on gender equality, and speak for women in the process of making decision on important matters of the country and protect the rights of children and disadvantaged groups, he continued.
He also urged the group to step up international cooperationas well as its linkage with groups of female deputies of People’sCouncils in some cities and provinces.
Hue noted his belief that with their high sense of responsibility,knowledge, capacity and experience, the deputies will make more contributionsto the nation./.
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