Seminar: The path towards substantial gender equality: The role of the Greek school (26.4.2023)
The Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR), as the independent advisory body to the Greek State for issues pertaining to the protection and promotion of human rights.
Since its establishment in 1998, the GNCHR has at the core of its mission the development of educational programs and activities aimed at cultivating respect for human rights within the educational system (article 12 (f) of Law No. 4780/2021) and raising awareness on these issues within the public and the media (article 12 (j) of Law No. 4780/2021).
The second cycle of this year’s educational activities on “Women’s Empowerment and Substantive Gender Equality” covers critical issues related to women’s rights and is aimed both at the general public and at specific target groups. The representation of women, who have managed to defy stereotypes and distinguish themselves in the fields of science, business, politics and the public sphere in general, inspires, empowers us and facilitates the path towards achieving substantive equality, which is also a prerequisite for the proper functioning of democracy.
These seminars are open to the public and attract a wide range of participants (such as students and professionals – lawyers, social scientists, educators, etc.).
The 2nd event of the GNCHR in this series, entitled “The path towards substantial gender equality: The role of the Greek school”, was held on Wednesday 26 April 2023, 18:00-20:00, at the premises of the Athens Bar Association, 60 Akadimias Street, Athens.
The speakers of this event were:
- Argyro K. Charokopaki, PhD in Counselling and Career Guidance, Consultant B on School Career Guidance at the Institute of Educational Policy.
- Dimitra Kogidou, Professor of Psychology at School of Primary Education of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, President of the AUTh Committee on Gender and Equality, Coordinator of the Network of Gender Equality Committees in Higher Education Institutions.
- Evangelos Kosmatos, Psychologist, Scientific Director of the Gender Alliance Initiative.
- Rodi Kavouni, Educator, Director of the Kindergarten of the Roma community “Agia Sophia” in Thessaloniki.
The discussion was moderated by Katerina Charokopou, PhD, Legal Officer of the GNCHR.
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The third and final planned action of this cycle is going to take place in the same venue on 24 May and will address the theme “Sexism and harassment in the workplace: Complaint and Control Procedures”.
Those who attend all three scientific events/activities of the GNCHR will receive a certificate of attendance.
We look forward to seeing you in person!