Hampyeong-gun Hosts Gender Equality Week Ceremony: "Towards a Better World, Gender Equality"

11 County Residents and 1 Public Official Awarded for Contributions to Gender Equality

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong County in Jeonnam announced on the 30th that it held a ceremony on the 29th to commemorate Gender Equality Week (September 1?7) under the slogan "A Better World, Toward Gender Equality."

The event was hosted by the Hampyeong County Women's Association Council (President Jeong Yeongok) and held at the Theme Video Hall in Hampyeong Expo Park, with attendance from Lee Sangik, Hampyeong County Governor, Kim Gyeongja, Provincial Assembly member, and members of the Hampyeong County Council.

Although the county has held commemorative ceremonies with various cultural events every year, this year, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, performances and side events were omitted, and only a simplified award ceremony was conducted.

On this day, awards were presented to a total of 12 people, including 11 citizens and 1 public official, who contributed to the advancement of women's rights and the spread of a culture of gender equality.

Governor Lee Sangik said, "I thank the awardees for their contributions to the promotion of women's rights and the expansion of social participation, and I will actively strive so that everyone can enjoy a happy and equal life."

Meanwhile, Gender Equality Week is designated annually from September 1 to 7 to commemorate September 1, the day the first Korean women's rights declaration, the 'Yeogwon Tongmun (女權通文),' was announced.

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