In celebration of the International Women’s Day (8 March), Ms. Louise Bergholm, Consul General of Sweden to HK and Macau, together with Prof. Ivy Wong, Director of the Gender Studies Programme (GSP), CUHK, and Mr. Benjamin Meunier, University Librarian, CUHK, officially launched the exhibition on the 7 March. With 30 attendees at the ceremony, the event was a great success!

 

Together with Ms. Bergholm and Prof. Wong, Prof. Jing Song, Associate Professor of the GSP, CUHK, and Ms. Anna Rydell, Head of Human Resources, Supply Chain, H&M HK joined the panel discussion, shared their views on how gender roles in professional settings can be reshaped. They covered areas such as children’s perceptions, entrepreneurship, DEI initiatives and the “soft girl” trend. Ms. Bergholm emphasised the importance of gender equality, highlighting its universal relevance. Prof. Wong highlighted that gender issues permeate everyone’s life. She stressed the impact of gender stereotypes on children from an early age, emphasising the need to pay closer attention to societal changes and draw inspiration from successful experiences in countries like Sweden to provide valuable insights. 

 

Additionally, student representatives from the GSP shared their reflections after previewing the exhibition. 

 

Organised by the Consulate General of Sweden in HK and co-organised by the GSP (CUHK) and the University Library (CUHK), the exhibition is 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥.

 

The exhibition features display boards, a book corner, and engaging audio-visual materials, offering a deeper understanding of Sweden’s journey towards achieving economic gender equality.

 

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬

Explore the challenges and triumphs in the pursuit of economic gender equality, and dive into Sweden’s rich history of gender equality advocacy.

𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝: Now until 16 April, 2025

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Exhibition Area, G/F, University Library, CUHK

 

Let’s unite to learn, reflect, and advocate for a more inclusive and equitable society!