Conference
Women leaders and sustainable development – truly equal
02. October 2019.
The International Conference "Women Leaders and Sustainable Development—Truly Equal" was held on October 2 and 3, 2019 at the Hyatt Hotel in Belgrade. During the two days, many national, regional, and global officials and experts spoke at five panels. The focus of interest was the affirmation of the contribution of women in leadership to the achievement of the United Nations Global Objectives, a kind of universal call to action, in which, among other things, women's empowerment and the promotion of gender equality are essential for achieving sustainable development faster. The conference also featured an exhibition honoring 15 prominent women from Serbia's history.
The event gathered more than 200 successful women from all over the world, including first ladies from four continents, women in positions in various social spheres, women from the banking system, the governor of the National Bank of Serbia, ministers, ambassadors, the president of the Constitutional Court, representatives of international and regional organizations, deputies, women entrepreneurs, women with disabilities, as well as media representatives. Through the exchange of experience and good practice, they have further contributed to the improvement of gender equality by analyzing the progress made and the current position of women in society. The message of the conference is that eliminating all forms of discrimination against women and girls is not only a matter of basic human rights, but also has multiple effects on other areas of development.
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