Vietnamese girls join global programme on female leadership

Vietnamese girls join global programme on female leadership.

AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme (YHP) has joined the global Girls Takeover campaign to draw attention to some of the obstacles faced by young women in Việt Nam.

The virtual event was organized for the International Day of the Girl on October 11. During the event, AstraZeneca leaders gave two female students from the National Economics University the unique opportunity to lead a webcast discussion and share their ideas on how AstraZeneca can further promote female leadership and women’s empowerment.

Joining AstraZeneca leaders and employees, Yến Nhi and Mỹ Hạnh, from Hà Giang and Nam Định provinces, discussed their experiences and observations of COVID-19. They highlighted that the pandemic continues to pose several emotional and economic challenges. For those in remote areas, COVID-19 has also put girls at greater risk of exploitation, child labor, and gender-based violence.

“COVID-19 has not only limited our chances to participate in meaningful social activities but also exposed young girls to more misinformation, cyberbullying, and harassment. I hope to see more programs to help equip girls with the skills to protect themselves online,” said Hạnh.

The discussion was an opportunity for Hạnh and Nhi to learn about science and innovation for women through AstraZeneca’s work in addressing the pandemic and other diseases. The two girls then led the panel discussion and shared their ideas on how the company can further its support for female empowerment in Asia, with a focus on Việt Nam.

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