At the current rate, it will take over 100 years to achieve global gender equality, according to World Economic Forum. Prompt actions are needed to speed up the improvement process. What could we do better, and are there any successful examples to learn from? Join us at the launch ceremony of the “Her Rights: Money, Power, Autonomy” exhibition and the subsequent panel discussion on 5 Mar 2025 (Wed)!

The “Her Rights” exhibition is jointly organised by the Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Gender Studies Programme and the CUHK University Library. It discusses challenges and opportunities connected to economic gender equality. With timelines, it also tells the history of Sweden’s gender equality journey through progressive policy and reform, legal efforts and a strong women’s movement.

To kick off the exhibition and to celebrate the International Women’s Day, the launch event and subsequent panel discussion has been arranged. Please see below the event details:

Date:   5 March 2025 (Wed)

Time:   15:00-17:00

Venue: Exhibition area, G/F, University Library

Content:       

– Welcome remarks

– Launch ceremony

– Panel discussion: “Rethinking Gender Roles in Professional Spaces”

Speakers:

• • • Prof Ivy Wong, Programme Director, Gender Studies Programme, CUHK
    • Prof Jing Song, Associate Professor, Gender Studies Programme, CUHK
    • Ms Anna Rydell, Head of Human Resources, Supply Chain, H&M Hong Kong
    • Moderator: Consul General Louise Bergholm

– Mingling with Swedish refreshments

Registration:    https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13704413

Note:   Seats are limited and are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Don’t forget to check out the exhibition at the Exhibition Area of the University Library between 5 Mar and 16 Apr to be inspired!

For enquiries, please write to genderstudies@cuhk.edu.hk.