"A Women-Friendly Approach is a Resident-Friendly Approach"... Wando County Fully Launches Women-Friendly City Initiative

Full-Scale Implementation of 23 Detailed Projects Across 5 Key Areas
Establishing a "One-Stop Support System" Connecting Education and Entrepreneurship

Wando County in South Jeolla Province announced on March 11 that it has declared this year as the "Inaugural Year for the Implementation of a Women-Friendly City" and is embarking on full-scale efforts to create a city where women and families feel safe.

Following its designation last year as a women-friendly city by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Wando County has outlined plans to accelerate the implementation of practical, everyday initiatives that residents can truly experience, moving beyond the simple introduction of institutional measures.

Wando County has declared this year as the "First Year of Implementing a Women-Friendly City" and is embarking on full-scale efforts to create a city where women and families can feel safe.

Following its designation last year as a women-friendly city by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Wando County has outlined plans to accelerate the implementation of practical, everyday initiatives that residents can truly experience, moving beyond the simple introduction of institutional measures.

The county will pursue 23 detailed projects across five key areas: building a foundation for gender equality, expanding women's participation in the economy and society, enhancing community safety, creating a family-friendly (care) environment, and strengthening women's capacity for community engagement. These comprehensive support measures cover all aspects, including safety, care, and participation in economic activities.

As a priority, Wando County will focus on expanding gender-sensitive policies and education, improving crime prevention environments, and strengthening safety infrastructure to lay the foundation for gender equality. The county plans to reinforce violence prevention systems so that women, children, and the elderly can live with peace of mind.

Economic self-reliance support for "women who want to work and women who accept challenges" will also be greatly enhanced. Wando County will establish a "one-stop support system" that connects education, training, employment, and entrepreneurship for women who have experienced career interruptions, marriage immigrants, and women with caregiving responsibilities.

The county will support job and entrepreneurship classes, the acquisition of professional certifications, and vocational training. In particular, it plans to connect these efforts to jobs in childcare and social services, aiming to generate substantial and stable income opportunities.

Wando County is also focusing on enhancing safety and creating a supportive care environment. Initiatives include establishing safe routes home, building a local safety network, expanding childcare services, and gradually introducing joint parenting programs to reduce the burden on caregivers.

To ensure the effectiveness of these policies, the county will operate a "resident-friendly group" with direct participation from local residents. Members will take the lead in monitoring the safety of women and children, suggesting improvements to inconveniences in daily life, and conducting gender equality cultural campaigns, serving as a bridge between the administration and the community.

The county expects that the women-friendly city initiative will not only increase participation in economic activities, reduce caregiving burdens, and enhance the sense of safety but will also significantly contribute to revitalizing the region by attracting new residents and improving living conditions.

A Wando County official stated, "A women-friendly city is, in essence, a resident-friendly city," adding, "We will accelerate our efforts to ensure that these policies yield tangible results."

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