Enhancing the role of female leaders towards sustainable development in Vietnam

The course has now entered its third phase with many intensive training activities in Australia, providing knowledge and practical skills on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, to support students in enhancing female leadership and promoting sustainable development.

After the first two foundational training phases in Hanoi and Binh Dinh (Vietnam), the 6th course “Journey to Support Women in Leadership” took participants to 4 major cities in Australia: Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth to learn about Australia’s experience on gender equality and explore methods of applying the experience in the context of Vietnam.

Trainees gain in-depth knowledge of contemporary gender equality issues and gender-sensitive management skills – key elements in increasing women’s representation in leadership positions and mainstreaming gender in decision-making at all levels.

The third leg of the journey also provides participants with an opportunity to expand their connections with Australian colleagues and experts. The enhanced international connections will open up opportunities for future collaboration to address the many challenges facing women leaders, promoting inclusive, equitable and sustainable development in their organisations and communities.

The 10-month “Supporting Women in Leadership” journey is funded by the Australian Government and implemented by the Vietnam-Australia Centre in collaboration with Curtin University and the Centre for Gender and Women’s Leadership (GeLEAD) at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

The 6th Women in Leadership Journey in Australia will take place from 12 July to 11 August, with specially designed training, seminars, and field trips to various Australian government agencies, universities, and organizations. Here, participants will also experience the Australian work environment, access facilities, culture, and lifestyle.

The 10-month “Women in Leadership Journey” is funded by the Australian Government and implemented by the Vietnam-Australia Centre in collaboration with Curtin University and the Centre for Gender and Women’s Leadership (GeLEAD) at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. The course contributes to the realization of Australia and Vietnam’s commitment to education cooperation, one of the pillars of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Vietnam-Australia Centre (VAC) is a joint initiative of the governments of Vietnam and Australia, providing training, capacity building and research activities, bringing together Australian and Vietnamese experts to support Vietnam's future leadership in addressing national, regional and international challenges.

Curtin University is globally renowned for the quality of its teaching and research, placing it in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/nang-cao-vai-tro-cua-lanh-dao-nu-huong-toi-su-phat-trien-ben-vung-tai-viet-nam-post822103.html