‘WithU Protectors’ ... Creating a Gyeongnam Free of Violence Against Women

Formed Last Year for Community Women's Violence Prevention Activities, Over 180 Members Active

With You Guardian Group is conducting group training. (Photo by Gyeongnam Province)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 4th that the ‘With you Jikimidan (Guardians) Group Training,’ conducted to prevent violence against women in the local community and realize a gender-equal society, was successfully completed.

The training was held from October 19 to 30 in five regions: Sacheon, Yangsan, Changnyeong, Hapcheon, and Geoje, targeting the Jikimidan of 18 cities and counties in the province.

The ‘With you Jikimidan’ was formed last year with the participation of about 180 people, including administrative and educational institutions, police, counseling centers, and local residents from each city and county. They carry out activities such as eliminating blind spots of violence in the region, discovering cases of victims, and preventing violence against women.

This group training mainly included education for transforming awareness of a gender-equal community and pre- and post-surveys to improve gender sensitivity. Additionally, a discussion on digital sex crimes was held to share various opinions of the Jikimidan members.

Han Mi-young, Director of the Women’s Policy Division of the province, said, “I hope that the ‘With you Jikimidan,’ which is actively working in cities and counties, took this opportunity to strengthen their capabilities through this training,” and added, “We expect them to play an important role in solidifying the local community safety net in the future.”

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