It is with great honor and pleasure that we invite you to attend the panel discussion on the topic: "Women in the Workplace: Challenges and Issues - An Evening of Storytelling"„
DETAILS:
March 6, 2026
5:00 PM – 6:20 PM
Oasis, Stip
The event is organized on the occasion of March 8, International Women's Day, and aims to open space for dialogue about the challenges women face in the workplace, as well as sharing positive experiences and practices in trade union organizing.
The program includes a panel discussion moderated by Kristina Ampeva from "Glasen Tekstilec", with a review of topics such as gender-based discrimination, the wage gap and working conditions, as well as an open discussion with the audience, followed by a cocktail.
PROGRAM:
🕒 17:00 – 17:10 | Registration and informal networking:
- Arrival of participants
- A short coffee meeting
🕒 17:10 – 17:15 | Opening of the event:
- Welcome speech from the organizer
- Presenting the discussion objectives and expectations
- A brief review on the occasion of March 8 – International Women's Day
🕒 17:15 – 18:10 | Panel discussion, moderator: Kristina Ampeva, Glasen Tekstilec
Opening topics: telling positive stories from 3 participants: Vinka Pravulova, Dimitrinka Dinova, Kate Ordeva.
Topics covered:
- Gender-based discrimination
- Wage gap
🕒 18:10 – 18:20 | Open discussion with the audience
- Questions and comments
- Sharing personal experiences with an audience
- Suggestions for improving the situation
🕒 18:20 – 19:00 | Closing
- Cocktail and informal networking
The panel discussion is part of the project "Organized Citizens for an Organized Future", financially supported by the Olof Palme International Center and Sweden.
