Hanoi, April 2 -- New York (VNA) - Promoting gender equality is a shared responsibility of society as a whole, requiring the participation of both men and women through concrete and sustained actions to build a safe, fair, and enabling environment for women and girls, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has said. Viet made the remarks on March 31 while addressing the "Women Breaking Barriers" event, jointly organised by RISE, the Spotlight Initiative, the Permanent Missions of Vietnam, Sweden and Uruguay to the UN to mark the conclusion of "Women's History Month". "Breaking barriers" is not only reflected in symbolic, high-profile achievements, but more importantly in ensuring equal opportunit...