The 'Digital Literacy for All' Movement: Igniting the Intelligence, Resilience, and Development Aspirations of Vietnamese Women in the Digital Era
VWU President Nguyễn Thị Tuyến, Member of the Party Central Committee (third from left), together with VWU Vice Presidents and the President of Thai Nguyen Women’s Union, officially launched the “Digital Literacy for All” movement. VWU First Vice President Đỗ Thị Thu Thảo presented the Draft Plan for implementing the “Digital Literacy for All” movement. She emphasized that the plan aims to concretize directives outlined in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, further the goals of the emulation movement "Building the Vietnamese women of the new era and raise awareness among officials and members about the importance of digital transformation. The movement also seeks to ensure women across the country gain basic digital knowledge and skills, use digital tools safely and effectively, and narrow the digital gap across age, education, and region.
She affirmed the movement must be implemented comprehensively from the central to local levels while integrating the content and criteria of the “Digital Literacy for All” campaign with those of “Building the Vietnamese Women in the New Era” to make it a regular, continuous, and widespread movement. The movement should be carried out substantively and effectively in fulfilling the tasks of the Women’s Union and local political missions. Implementation must align with the guidance of Party committees, in coordination with local authorities, relevant units, and higher-level Women’s Unions, while mobilizing resources to suit local conditions. All women, regardless of background, should be enabled to participate in the movement.
importance of following the direction of Party committees, working closely with local authorities, relevant units, and higher-level Women’s Unions, and mobilizing resources to implement the movement in a way that suits local conditions. The ultimate goal is to ensure that 100% of members and women regardless of background or demographic can participate in the movement.
At the opening session of the 13th Conference of the XIII tenure VWU Central Executive Committee on June 3, VWU First Vice President Đỗ Thị Thu Thảo presented the draft implementation plan for the “Digital Literacy for All” movement.
The implementation plan for the “Digital Literacy for All” movement outlines several annual targets, including monthly awareness campaigns integrated into grassroots WU’s activities; regular training for women on digital society, economy, and governance; the establishment of at least one “digital family” model per local chapter; and ensuring all eligible women aged 18 and above have access to digital capacity-building activities.
The plan also aims to have all WU officials attend at least one digital skills course; provide 100% of women business leaders with access to tech training; and support all members and 80% of women in using online public services and digital payments.
By 2030, the plan sets ambitious goals: 100% of eligible women will be equipped with basic digital skills and safe digital practices; all full-time union staff will proficiently use digital platforms and AI tools in their work; and every province or city will establish at least one “digital chapter.”
Four key strategies include: strengthening communication about the movement; applying science and technology in Union activities; training and providing information to boost digital awareness and skills; and diversifying implementation models with replicable pilot initiatives.
In response to the launch, Ms. Phạm Thị Thu Thủy, President of the Thai Nguyen Women’s Union, stated the 'Digital Mass Literacy' movement is an opportunity to awaken the intelligence, resilience, and aspiration for development among Vietnamese women in the digital era. It serves as a solid foundation to help every woman know, understand, and master technology; protect themselves and their families in cyberspace; and improve their quality of life, and more importantly, to become digital citizens in the new era, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Ms. Phạm Thị Thu Thủy, President of the Thai Nguyen Women’s Union, delivered a speech in support of the movement’s launch.
The Thai Nguyen Women’s Union, joining forces with unions nationwide, pledged to lead the “Digital Literacy for All” movement by bringing digital skills to every woman and community, regardless of background in the province.
The delegates pressed the button to officially launch the movement.
At the event, President Nguyễn Thị Tuyến, First Vice President Đỗ Thị Thu Thảo, Vice Presidents Nguyễn Thị Minh Hương, Trần Lan Phương, Nguyễn Thị Thu Hiền, and Thai Nguyen Women’s Union President Phạm Thị Thu Thủy jointly pressed the button to officially launch the movement.
