Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho emphasized on October 6 that "the small voices and interests of citizens can change the culture of the city."
On this day, Mayor Choi held an awards ceremony for the 'Women-Friendly Video Contest' in the city hall reception room, recognizing a total of nine outstanding works, including one grand prize, two excellence awards, two merit awards, and four encouragement awards.
By selecting nine videos that highlight Anyang's women-friendly policies from the perspective of citizens, Mayor Choi is reinforcing the creation of an inclusive women-friendly city based on citizen participation.
This contest was designed not just to produce promotional videos but to encourage citizens to express and reflect on policies that resonate with their daily lives, such as safety, care, employment, and work-life balance.
A total of 16 works were submitted from July 13 to September 30, and Mayor Choi evaluated them comprehensively based on understanding of policies, gender sensitivity, creativity, and promotional utility, with the help of external experts.
The grand prize was awarded to 'Connecting Safety, Opportunity, and Care in Anyang.' This work was praised for effectively linking key women-friendly policies, such as safe return home services and support for career interruptions, to present a relatable image of the city.
The excellence awards went to 'All Day Anyang,' which systematically introduced safety and care policies, and 'Building Happiness Together: Women-Friendly City Anyang,' which articulated the value of a women-friendly city from the citizens' perspective.
Additionally, the merit and encouragement awards featured works that highlighted Anyang's policy direction aimed at creating an environment where men participate in childcare and care, 24-hour childcare centers, and community care centers, facilitating a balance between work and family.
Notably, these award-winning works demonstrate that the essence of a women-friendly city lies not only in policies for women but also in creating an urban environment that benefits all citizens through safety, care, employment, family, and work-life balance.
Mayor Choi plans to utilize the award-winning works on official social media and at various events to promote Anyang's women-friendly city policies, aiming to enhance citizen awareness and participation.
This contest is seen as a case of citizen participation and community-focused administration, as it allowed citizens to interpret and promote policies rather than placing the responsibility solely on the administration.
Meanwhile, Mayor Choi stated, "We will create an inclusive women-friendly city that citizens help build." He added, "I hope the award-winning works serve as a bridge to easily communicate Anyang's inclusive values to citizens and further spread a culture of respect for all."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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