In Pha Long Commune, the Pha Long and Ta Gia Khau Border Guard Stations worked closely with the local authorities to encourage large numbers of people from different ethnic groups to participate in the awareness-raising session. The border area of Lao Cai Province is characterised by vast terrain, scattered populations and limited access to information. Therefore, legal dissemination and education have always played a particularly important role.
In recent years, the provincial Border Guard force has continuously renewed its content and diversified its methods of communication. By tailoring activities to local customs, traditions and the security situation in each area, the soldiers in green uniforms have brought the law closer to people's daily lives. As a result, public awareness has improved significantly, contributing to strengthening the people's security posture along the border.
Residents were introduced to key and practical topics, including: the three legal documents on the border and the Law on National Borders; the Law on Marriage and Family, the prevention of domestic violence, and the prevention of social evils; analysis of the consequences of child marriage and consanguineous marriage in order to change behaviours and customs among ethnic minority communities.
A particularly timely highlight of this awareness campaign was the implementation of the “Digital Literacy for All” campaign. As cybercrime is increasingly reaching remote mountainous areas, local people were equipped with the skills to identify and avoid online fraud. During the session, participants received direct guidance on basic skills for using smartphones and the internet safely and effectively. Equipped with these fundamental skills, each resident will be better able to seek legal knowledge independently and continue disseminating legal information within their own communities.
The awareness campaign in Pha Long Commune clearly demonstrated the smooth and effective coordination mechanism between the Border Guard force and the specialised agencies (the Department of Justice and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism). This partnership has created a combined strength, helping to optimise resources and diversify approaches to information dissemination. While the justice sector ensures legal accuracy and rigour, the culture sector provides communication methods that are more accessible and engaging. Meanwhile, the Border Guard force and grassroots authorities serve as a solid "bridge", drawing on their credibility and their understanding of the local languages and customs of ethnic minority communities.
This intersectoral cooperation model not only helps transform complex legal provisions into knowledge that is easy to understand and remember, but also lays the foundation for building a sustainable and extensive legal communication network across the mountainous and border areas of Lao Cai Province in the future.
