Research Centre for Gender, Family and Envinroment in Development

CGFED is a local NGO working in the field of social science since 1993. CGFED brings together a team of national and international scientists to conduct research and action CGFED is research, contributing to solving issues on gender, family and environment in development in Vietnam. Mission: CGFED acts for GENDER EQUALITY based on freedom, diversity and human rights Main Activities: - Empowerment of disadvantaged groups, like ethnic minorities (EMs), women and children, adolescents, through promotion of gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). - Action to tackle rural poverty, community empowerment and policy advocacy for pesticide use reduction; Gender and mining: status and campaign strategy needs for communities affected by mining; Gender issues and heavy metals (lead, mercury, etc.) and other chemicals: Advocating for policies to eliminate the presence of heavy metals and harmful chemicals in consumer products affecting the health of people, especially women and children. Promoting Gender sensitivity in media, law and education, contribute to abolishing gender stereotype in media, law and education. Use media and education as the powerful tool to change inequality in society.