More than 500 women in total who were members of the Da Nang Women's Union and its chapters performed a flashmob at the East Sea Park on Friday morning.

A flashmob performance by local women

This was an activity in active response to the Year of Safe for Women and Children, and the National Action Month for Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence Prevention.

Also present at the event were municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairman Le Trung Chinh, and some representatives from the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women.

Buses and …

After the flashmob performance, the participants took part in the parade on the major streets to appeal for people to end gender inequality.

… women parading along major streets to promote gender equality and women's empowerment

This year’s Action Month for Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence Prevention will take place across the country between 15 November and 15 December.

Over recent years, Da Nang has been actively involved in combating domestic violence, and violence against women and girls.