Recently, the Hainan Provincial People's Government issued the "Hainan Provincial Women's Development Plan (2021-2030)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"). The plan proposes that by 2030, substantive progress will be made in Hainan Province's comprehensive level of gender eq

A few days ago, the Hainan Provincial People's Government issued the "Hainan Provincial Women's Development Plan (2021-2030)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"). The plan proposes that by 2030, Hainan Province will make substantial progress in the comprehensive level of gender equality and women's development. The plan proposes that women should be guaranteed to receive fair labor remuneration, and the income gap between men and women is significantly narrowed. At the same time, we advocate and support men and women to share housework and narrow the time gap between housework and labor between the two genders. In addition, we will promote couples to jointly assume the responsibilities of raising, educating and protecting minor children, and create a good family environment for the physical and mental development of minor children. The

plan points out that girls should receive compulsory education equally, and the consolidation rate of nine-year compulsory education in will increase to more than 96% by 2025 and to more than 97% by 2030. Women will receive high school education equally, and the gross enrollment rate of high school education will reach and remain above 94% by 2025 and above 95% by 2030. The

plan also mentioned that effective measures should be taken to ensure that girls in compulsory education do not drop out of school. Provide support for girls with academic difficulties and protect the education rights and opportunities for left-behind girls in rural areas, migrant workers and disabled girls.

In addition, the plan states that the adverse effects of gender factors on students' major selection should be eliminated. Take incentive measures to increase the proportion of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and other subjects, and strengthen the cultivation of top women in basic disciplines. Explore the establishment of a multi-level female scientific and technological talent training system and cultivate competitive female scientific and technological talents. Encourage and guide women to engage in science and technology-related work, and actively participate in innovation and entrepreneurship science and technology competitions and other activities. Increase the opportunities for female scientific and technological talents to participate in continuing education and professional training.

plan emphasizes promoting equal employment and eliminating gender discrimination in employment. The proportion of females among employed people remains at around 45%. The proportion of female employees in urban units reaches about 40%. The proportion of women among senior professional and technical personnel reaches 40%, promoting the improvement of female workers' technical skills.

Source: Pengpai News

Edited by: Lu Bing