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Conference on women in politics in Kosovo
PRISTINA 6 October 2000
PRISTINA, 6 October 2000 - A conference on women in public life in Kosovo will be held on Saturday, 7 October in Pristina. The session is entitled Women in Politics: An Agenda for Kosovo Communities. The objective is to exchange ideas on the issue of women in public life.
The OSCE Democratisation Department initiated its Women in Politics program to foster womens participation in all sectors of society through intensive training and education efforts. Women candidates across Kosovo have already participated in a series of workshops on how to conduct a democratic and effective campaign.
Invited participants include OSCE Ambassador Daan Everts and Ms. Elizabeth Rehn, the former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a number of other women who have held prominent public positions and will share their experiences. Topics will include: Women and political parties in Kosovo and the role of women's NGOs in shaping the future of Kosovo .
The day will include a number of plenary sessions and conclude with an open discussion about the role of women in Kosovo.
The media are welcome to attend the conference:
Date: Saturday, 7th October 2000
Time: 10:00 to 18:00 hours
Venue: 4th Floor Conference Room, OSCE Headquarters, Pristina
The OSCE Democratisation Department initiated its Women in Politics program to foster womens participation in all sectors of society through intensive training and education efforts. Women candidates across Kosovo have already participated in a series of workshops on how to conduct a democratic and effective campaign.
Invited participants include OSCE Ambassador Daan Everts and Ms. Elizabeth Rehn, the former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a number of other women who have held prominent public positions and will share their experiences. Topics will include: Women and political parties in Kosovo and the role of women's NGOs in shaping the future of Kosovo .
The day will include a number of plenary sessions and conclude with an open discussion about the role of women in Kosovo.
The media are welcome to attend the conference:
Date: Saturday, 7th October 2000
Time: 10:00 to 18:00 hours
Venue: 4th Floor Conference Room, OSCE Headquarters, Pristina