5th "I'm a Woman" global conference in Skopje urges equal opportunities for women
Participants from six countries called for removing barriers and putting women's health and economic empowerment on the public agenda.
The fifth Global Women's Leadership Conference titled "I'm a Woman" took place in Skopje with participants from several countries who urged stronger measures to ensure equal opportunities for women across society.
Speakers pushed for removing barriers and stereotypes
Organizers and panelists said women should not be forced to adapt to societal limits, but should be given the chance to fully develop their potential in business, public institutions, science, family life and civic activity. The gathering brought together representatives from the business sector, public institutions, local government and women’s organisations from North Macedonia, Serbia, Israel, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Ana Dukovska, president of the I’m a Woman association and the event’s organiser, outlined the association's goals: "Our mission is that every woman, regardless of which part of North Macedonia she lives in, has the opportunity to connect, to expand her circle of friendships and professional contacts, to acquire new knowledge and skills, to take care of her health, to build financial independence, to turn her ideas into successful businesses and to conquer not only domestic but also regional markets."
At the opening session Despina Petrovska from the association "To a Baby — On the Path to IVF" warned that matters of fertility and reproductive health must be part of public policy rather than sidelined.
She said: "Fertility and reproductive health are not only a private possibility or challenge of the individual and the family. They are matters of public health, human rights, equal opportunities, social responsibility and something that directly affects the quality of life and the future of a society."
Panels during the conference examined topics such as Macedonian women working in non-traditional professions, successful women entrepreneurs, Macedonian women living and working abroad, and international cooperation among women’s organisations. Photos from the event were shared on the I’m a Woman association’s Facebook page.
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