Gwangju Nam-gu, Achieves Results in 'Government-Designated Women-Friendly City' Policy Implementation

Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, achieved the designation as a Women-Friendly City by actively implementing policies that create a society where women are happy in the government-led '2023 Women-Friendly City Designation' evaluation.

In particular, Nam-gu has built a remarkable record by being first selected in 2012 and achieving results again in 2017 and 2023 during the Women-Friendly City designation evaluations conducted every five years by the government.

According to Nam-gu on the 27th, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family recently evaluated women-related policies promoted by local governments nationwide to create a society where women are happy.

This year’s evaluation included 12 indicators across five areas: ▲Establishing a foundation for gender equality promotion ▲Expanding women's economic and social participation ▲Enhancing community safety ▲Creating a family-friendly (care) environment ▲Strengthening women's capacity for community activities.

The success in this evaluation was possible because Nam-gu has been creating a gender-equal society that develops together according to the Women-Friendly City creation promotion plan.

In the process of implementing policies, Nam-gu, together with the Nam-gu Women’s Network, has established a care foundation at the village community level to promote equal participation of women and men and to strengthen the capabilities of women in the local community, and has carried out various projects such as mentor-mentee linkage programs for women who have experienced career interruptions.

To build a foundation for gender equality promotion, the proportion of female managerial public officials was raised to 39.3%, and customized consulting was provided to women with career interruptions, resulting in seven obtaining professional certifications and one being nurtured as a prospective entrepreneur.

Additionally, to create a crime-free safe village in Bangnim 2-dong, a project was promoted with the autonomous participation of residents from four subcommittees to establish a safe living environment. Nam-gu also provides village-based care services in partnership with four care communities: Sipsiilban Nanum Village School, Nam-gu Residents’ Council, Norajo, and Uri Gguldanji.

Furthermore, efforts have been made to expand women’s community activity scope by supporting expert projects to revitalize gender equality clubs and forming practical councils for women’s supporters, women’s jobs, and safety, including the Nam-gu Women’s Network.

A Nam-gu official stated, "This Women-Friendly City designation is the result of efforts by all residents, and we will do our best to ensure that not only women but also children, the elderly, and all residents can enjoy a happy life in an equal and safe city."

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