Jeongeup-si Successfully Concludes 'Gender Equality Week Commemorative Event'

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk held the 2022 Gender Equality Week commemorative event on the 6th at the Jeongeupsa Arts Center under the theme "A Happy Journey Where Everyone Respects Each Other" to mark Gender Equality Week (9.1 ~ 9.7).

According to the city on the 7th, the Gender Equality Week commemorative event was organized to raise citizens' interest and convey the meaning of gender equality with the goal of realizing a gender-equal society in all areas including politics, economy, society, and culture.

The event was attended by Mayor Lee Hak-su, Jeongeup City Council Chairman Ko Kyung-yoon, heads of institutions and organizations, and about 350 citizens, and included a commemorative ceremony and a healing concert.

Before the ceremony, performances by Shinbaram Disco Janggu and the Jeongeup City Gugak Orchestra heightened the atmosphere of the event.

In addition, the main event featured an award ceremony recognizing contributors to the advancement of gender equality (3 outstanding organizations, 9 civilians, 1 public official) along with a performance promoting the practice of gender equality.

After the ceremony, congratulatory performances by singer Jo Yeon-bi and fusion gugak belly dance were held, followed by a generational concert on gender equality, which received great responses from attendees.

Mayor Lee Hak-su said, "I hope today's ceremony will be an opportunity for all citizens to take a step forward toward gender equality," and added, "Jeongeup City will fulfill its role for gender equality and pursue it with great interest in enhancing women's rights."

Kim Kyung-ran, chairwoman of the Women's Organizations Council, stated, "We will continue to create a culture of gender equality where men and women respect and consider each other, and strive harder to promote women's rights and expand their social participation."

Meanwhile, Gender Equality Week was established to implement the ideology of substantive gender equality in all areas such as politics, economy, society, and culture from September 1 to 7 every year.

The city holds commemorative events annually during this period to reflect on the meaning of Gender Equality Week and to realize and spread a culture of gender equality.

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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