About The Convention "She Is Here"

The first Regional Convention of Women, entitled "She is here", will be held in Podgorica from 25-27th May in partnership with the City of Podgorica, International Women's club, Montenegrin National Theatre and with support of the Government of Montenegro.

"She is here" is an initiative of women, from different professions in Montenegro and Serbia, who have gathered a team of established female professionals and academics in order to give a more concrete support to the visibility and larger involvement of women in all areas of public life of Western Balkans. This said, we are not dependent on any donorstrategies, but are completely focused on assisting women from all areas in improving their professional, activist and private lives.

"She is here" is dedicated to women from the entire region, with a special focus on three main areas: role of women in strengthening the rule of law, women in entrepreneurship and personal and professional development of women.

Apart from the advocating for important institutional changes, such as the passing of the NAP for the implementation of the UN SC R 1325 Women, Peace and Security which would cover the key areas from women agenda, this 3-day convention will be comprised of discussions and practical workshops from the area of career development, entrepreneurship, social-political activism, human rights, psychology, art, literature, etc., nearly 200 attendees from civil, business and public sector will have a chance to be inspired for their further work on the strengthening of society as a whole. Our guests and speakers on the convention will be relevant names from all areas of public life, from Western Balkans, EU and entire world.

Bearing in mind that we as organizers deeply believe that gender equality can be reached only thorugh inclusion, not exclusion, this initiative is aiming to gather both men and women from Western Balkans to address the issues of concern as equals.

On the 25th May- be here!