Opening of National Seminar & FGD
On Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, the Women’s Empowerment Service of BEM FP KBM UNIB held the opening of the National Seminar and FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with the theme “Empowered Women: Advocating for gender equality and combating violence in a changing world” which was located in GB (Joint Building) 1, R. 4 with a series of activities, namely remarks from the Head of the Women’s Empowerment Service who is also the person in charge of the activity, remarks from the Governor of BEM FP and remarks and the inauguration of the opening of the National Seminar & FGD event opened by the Deputy Dean for Student Affairs DR. Hesti Pujiwati M.Si.
The next event after the opening ceremony, the National Seminar & FGD, took place by presenting two speakers who were very much in line with the event and theme of the activity. The first speaker, Selvia Ayyu Netra, is an Agrarian analyst who helps, protects, and works directly with women whose rights have been violated by certain parties. She discussed a very conceptual and in-depth topic regarding the issue of gender equality and changes by women today; she discussed the latest issues and polemics of women’s rights and structural violence experienced by women indirectly carried out by policymakers. Furthermore, the second speaker, Selvia Mahdaiyanti, who is an HIV & AIDS Ambassador 2023 and Mapres 2024, discussed a topic that is no less important about Women as a source of inspiration, traces of struggle and work that changed the world, inspiring women to develop themselves.
Entering the FGD discussion event, the participants formed small groups, then conveyed their opinions to be discussed together, then a Q&A session by the participants to the speakers, then closing and distribution of merchandise and prizes.
About National Seminar & FGD
“Empowered Woman: Advocating for Gender Equality and Combating Violence in a Changing World”. For themes, The National Seminar and FGD (Focus Group Discussion) activities have the meaning of “Empowered Women: Advocating for Gender Equality and Combating Violence in a Changing World.” Having meaning describes a woman who is empowered or has the strength and courage to fight for gender equality. This includes women who not only stand up for their rights but also take an active role in fighting all forms of violence that still exist in society. In the midst of a world that continues to change, the struggle for gender justice and the elimination of violence remains an important issue.
Indonesian women are a potential resource for developing and improving their quality of life and becoming a driving force in aspects of life and national development. This nation will develop if Indonesian women can be empowered, have easy access to participate in society actively and have freedom over their self-control.
One of the hopes that emerge from women’s empowerment efforts is to make women independent (Independent Woman ). However, the meaning of independent women does not mean that women do not need men in society or in every role they play. Men and women who are and women actually have their respective roles in this life. However, it cannot be denied that women still experience discrimination in access to various things that should not be the case, especially in access to education and work. Therefore, there needs to be an effort that must continue to be made to empower women so that women can actualize themselves in various roles. empowered women are also one of the important factors in the development of civilization.
