Gwanak-gu Successfully Concludes 2023 Gender Equality Week Commemorative Event

Contributions to Promoting and Realizing Gender Equality Culture Recognized with Awards and Celebration Performances... Women's Class Art Exhibition and Self-Made Product Sales Among Various Side Events Held Successfully

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) held a commemorative event on September 1st in collaboration with the Gwanak-gu Women's Association to mark Gender Equality Week under the theme "A Gender-Equal Society Where We Work Together and Care Together."

Gender Equality Week (September 1 to September 7) is a legally designated week established to realize the ideal of practical gender equality through harmonious development of men and women by practicing work-family balance in all areas of politics, economy, society, and culture.

The event was attended by about 300 residents and members of women's organizations to raise public interest in gender equality policies and to create an opportunity to spread a culture of gender equality. The program included ▲awards for meritorious persons ▲special congratulatory performances ▲promotion of Gwanak-gu’s women-related policies.

First, the district awarded and encouraged 12 individuals who contributed to promoting gender equality and improving the status of women.

Following this, the congratulatory performances featured ▲a "Magic Show with Commentary" conveying the meaning of gender equality and ▲a choir performance by the "Wizard Choir," which is establishing itself as the best children's choir in Korea, drawing strong empathy and response from many residents regarding gender equality.

In particular, a meaningful time was held to reflect on the value of gender equality through a performance where participants chanted the slogan ("A Gender-Equal Society Where We Work Together and Care Together") together.

Additionally, side events included ▲an exhibition of works from Gwanak and Sillim women's classes such as baking, flower shop entrepreneurship, pet clothing, and home fashion ▲sales of excellent self-produced products by "BomBom," a cooperative workshop supporting the independence of women victims of violence ▲policy promotion for women's safety projects ▲and a stalking crime prevention campaign, all held in a diverse and lively manner.

A resident who participated in the commemorative event said, "This event was a great opportunity to rethink practical gender equality. It was also very beneficial to easily learn about the women's policies carried out by Gwanak-gu."

Mayor Park Jun-hee stated, "As 'Gwanak, a Women-Friendly City' officially recognized by the government of the Republic of Korea, we will do our best to realize practical gender equality," adding, "The district will also provide generous support so that both women and men can live safely and happily."

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