Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Hires Region's First 'Gender Policy Specialist'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangsan District, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Samho) announced on the 14th that it has hired the region's first 'Gender Policy Specialist' to lead gender equality policies proactively.

Gwangsan District, certified as a 'Women-Friendly City' by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, has been making efforts to ensure gender equality in policy formulation and implementation processes, focusing on policies related to women's jobs, care, and safety.

Amid this trend, the district hired a Gender Policy Specialist to establish the structure and capacity to more solidly promote the vision of gender equality.

The Gender Policy Specialist will evenly reflect the experiences and needs of women and other socially vulnerable groups in district policies and foster a culture that recognizes various differences such as generation, class, and disability, contributing to the district administration goal of 'Happy Gwangsan.'

Specifically, the specialist will perform tasks including ▲monitoring the reflection of gender-sensitive perspectives in major district policies ▲establishing a collaborative governance activation system ▲overseeing gender impact assessments of laws, plans, promotions, and projects ▲and enhancing gender equality awareness among citizens and public officials.

Additionally, the specialist will be responsible for providing expert advice on gender-sensitive policies and discovering excellent projects that resonate with residents.

Kim Samho, Mayor of Gwangsan District, said, “As a women-friendly city, we expect various proposals that can embody gender sensitivity throughout the district administration, including organization, systems, and education, to enhance the effectiveness of gender policies.” He added, “We will work to create a safe and happy city where all residents can live securely even in disaster situations like COVID-19.”

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