On December 18 in Hanoi, the Central Vietnam Women’s Union, in collaboration with UN Women and the Vietnam Journalists Association, held the 2024 National Journalism Awards for Gender Equality. This year, the competition attracted nearly 370 entries in various formats, including print, online media, radio, and television. The submissions revolved around three core themes: promoting gender-based violence prevention, advancing gender equality in digital transformation, and fostering gender equality in economic development. Print and online media accounted for the largest share of entries with 259 entries, followed by television with 70 entries and radio with 32. Over 60% of the entries focused on the theme of preventing gender-based violence.
At the awards ceremony, the organizers honored outstanding works across four categories: print, online media, radio, and television. Each category included one A Prize, one B Prize, two C Prizes, and two Consolation Prizes. Vietnam Television (VTV) received the A Prize for the documentary My Grandmother, My Mother, My Sisters (produced by the Documentary Center) and the C Prize for the feature In Focus: Preventing Violence Against Women (produced by the News Department).
A Prize Winners at the 2024 National Journalism Awards for Gender Equality.
My Grandmother, My Mother, My Sisters is a documentary produced by a team from the Documentary Center of VTV to mark the 94th anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union—the documentary aired on October 20, Vietnam Women’s Day, on VTV1.
The film delves into the lives of three women: People’s Artist Hoang Cuc has moved beyond the golden days of her career, facing her fears of life and death to live fully in the present. Entrepreneur and war veteran Bao Hien has risen from the ashes of war to move forward in life. Sung Thi So is a young woman who escaped forced marriage three times, pursued higher education, and broke gender stereotypes within the Hmong community. The documentary highlights each character's journey of overcoming life's challenges. Overcoming their constraints is the biggest obstacle individuals confront, not anything outside of themselves.
With a narrative style that relies on the self-reflection of the characters instead of commentary, My Grandmother, My Mother, My Sisters portrays its protagonists authentically and vividly. Their stories are inspiring examples of finding joy in life, striving to achieve personal goals, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing life with renewed vigor. Through its heartfelt and emotional storytelling, the film is a tribute to remarkable women on the 94th anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union.
