The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and the Women and Children Affairs Committee are committed to enhancing public understanding of 'Gender Mainstreaming,' focusing on the needs of different genders and respecting gender differences. To this end, the Social Welfare Bureau, in collaboration with the Macau Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), is co-organizing the 'Gender Mainstreaming' Idea Creation Competition. All Macau residents aged 15 or above are welcome to participate.

Competition Details

• Categories: Student Group and Open Group.
• Prizes: Each group offers five Excellence Awards (MOP 1,000 each) and twenty-five Finalist Awards (MOP 100 each).
• Objective: Participants are invited to propose improvement suggestions and creative ideas regarding gender differences and disparities in daily life, aiming to achieve the goal of mutual respect and interaction between genders.
• Submission Period: October 9 to November 10, 2021.

Briefing Session

To help participants fully understand the concept of 'Gender Mainstreaming' and better develop their creative ideas, the Macau YMCA will host briefing sessions in October. Participants will be notified by phone regarding the arrangements.

Resources & Contact

• Competition Rules & Forms: Available on the Social Welfare Bureau website www.ias.gov.mo and the Macau YMCA website www.ymca.org.mo.
• Enquiries:
  • Social Welfare Bureau: 2822 1150 (Office Hours)
  • Macau YMCA: 2830 2600 (Office Hours)