Identifier
Created
Classification
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05MINSK1547
2005-12-29 07:47:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Minsk
Cable title:
Women's Issues Working Group Launches Networking
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UNCLAS MINSK 001547
SIPDIS
G/IWI for C. PONTICELLI AND G. CAVIN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM KWMN SCUL BO
SUBJECT: Women's Issues Working Group Launches Networking
Program
UNCLAS MINSK 001547
SIPDIS
G/IWI for C. PONTICELLI AND G. CAVIN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM KWMN SCUL BO
SUBJECT: Women's Issues Working Group Launches Networking
Program
1. This is an action request. See para 5.
2. On November 30, DCM hosted a reception for twenty
Belarusian women leaders from all spheres in society Q
political, civil, and business - to provide prominent and
active women from all regions in Belarus with an
opportunity to network and share ideas. At the event,
Embassy Minsk's Women's Issues Working Group (WIWG)
announced the launch of a series of thematic lunches to
discuss women's issues in more depth. Proposed themes for
the lunches included women in politics, journalism, arts,
and health.
3. The guests welcomed the proposal and expressed their
gratitude for the opportunity to gather informally and talk
with one another and with representatives from the Embassy.
The guests suggested many ideas aimed at enhancing the
women leaders' network - especially in the regions - in
order to increase communication, share ideas, and
strengthen ties and organizations. Head of the Brest
Business Women's Club Larissa Istomova suggested hosting a
reception outside of Minsk that would bring together women
from the regions, small cities, and towns to discuss issues
of concern to women. Chair of the All-Belarusian Women's
League Nina Stuzhinskaya proposed introducing active young
women to the established women leadership in order to train
potential future women leaders. Many lamented the
logistical and financial constraints that would make
organizing such events difficult, but all still were eager
to proceed.
4. In addition to implementing the thematic lunch series
and the above-mentioned suggestions, the WIWG plans to host
a digital video conference (DVC) with a prominent U.S.
woman leader for young Belarusian female leaders and
students. In addition, the Public Affairs Section, in
coordination with the WIWG, has requested a speaker on
women's issues for Women's History Month in March.
5. Action Request: Post would appreciate Department's
support and input for the WIWG's activities. In
particular, we request assistance in identifying a
prominent American woman who would be willing to
participate i a DVC with young Belarusians.
PHLIPOT
SIPDIS
G/IWI for C. PONTICELLI AND G. CAVIN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM KWMN SCUL BO
SUBJECT: Women's Issues Working Group Launches Networking
Program
1. This is an action request. See para 5.
2. On November 30, DCM hosted a reception for twenty
Belarusian women leaders from all spheres in society Q
political, civil, and business - to provide prominent and
active women from all regions in Belarus with an
opportunity to network and share ideas. At the event,
Embassy Minsk's Women's Issues Working Group (WIWG)
announced the launch of a series of thematic lunches to
discuss women's issues in more depth. Proposed themes for
the lunches included women in politics, journalism, arts,
and health.
3. The guests welcomed the proposal and expressed their
gratitude for the opportunity to gather informally and talk
with one another and with representatives from the Embassy.
The guests suggested many ideas aimed at enhancing the
women leaders' network - especially in the regions - in
order to increase communication, share ideas, and
strengthen ties and organizations. Head of the Brest
Business Women's Club Larissa Istomova suggested hosting a
reception outside of Minsk that would bring together women
from the regions, small cities, and towns to discuss issues
of concern to women. Chair of the All-Belarusian Women's
League Nina Stuzhinskaya proposed introducing active young
women to the established women leadership in order to train
potential future women leaders. Many lamented the
logistical and financial constraints that would make
organizing such events difficult, but all still were eager
to proceed.
4. In addition to implementing the thematic lunch series
and the above-mentioned suggestions, the WIWG plans to host
a digital video conference (DVC) with a prominent U.S.
woman leader for young Belarusian female leaders and
students. In addition, the Public Affairs Section, in
coordination with the WIWG, has requested a speaker on
women's issues for Women's History Month in March.
5. Action Request: Post would appreciate Department's
support and input for the WIWG's activities. In
particular, we request assistance in identifying a
prominent American woman who would be willing to
participate i a DVC with young Belarusians.
PHLIPOT