On the afternoon of October 31, the Association of Women Intellectuals of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in coordination with the Ministry’s Committee for the Advancement of Women organized a seminar on “The journey of self-understanding to enhance the inner strength of female cadres”.

The event took place in an exciting atmosphere with the participation of representatives of the Vietnam Association of Information Technology and a large number of members of the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Association of Information Technology.

Overview of the Seminar “The journey of self-understanding to enhance the inner strength of female cadres”

Speaking at the opening of the Seminar, Ms. Pham Thi Van Anh, Director of the Department of Organization and Personnel, Deputy Head of the Department for the Advancement of Women, Deputy Head of the Women’s Union of the Ministry of Science and Technology, emphasized the increasingly important role of female cadres in the science and technology sector. She said that the Ministry’s leaders always pay attention to and focus on developing this team, especially in planning, training and fostering. The Seminar is expected to be an opportunity for female cadres to improve their capacity, expand their knowledge, develop their skills and increase their confidence.

Dr. Pham Thi My, Permanent Vice President of Vietnam ICT Association, spoke at the seminar.

Dr. Pham Thi My, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Intellectuals Association, affirmed that the Seminar is a practical activity in implementing Decree 45/NQ-TW on building a strong and comprehensive intellectual team. She also shared about Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in promoting gender equality, and affirmed that the Government will create all favorable conditions for female intellectuals to maximize their capacity.

“ During the meeting with female intellectuals with the Prime Minister on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Network of Women Scientists and Engineers Conference held in Hanoi from October 4-5, 2024, the Prime Minister affirmed that the Government will create all favorable conditions for intellectuals, including female intellectuals, to maximize their capacity and enthusiasm through continuing to improve policy mechanisms, strongly invest in science and technology research, prioritize financial resources, and focus on training high-quality human resources…” – Dr. Pham Thi My said.

The Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Information Technology said that the seminar will help members of the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Association of Information Technology access scientific tools to understand themselves, have a correct perspective on themselves, and be confident in their activities.

The highlight of the seminar was the sharing of MSc. Nikole Vu Huong Giang, Director of Me&We Company, about tools to explore the subconscious power and hidden potential of each person.

MSc. Nikole Vu Huong Giang shares methods to help female cadres identify their strengths, weaknesses, core values ​​and potentials. From there, they can build confidence, develop leadership skills, manage emotions and create positive relationships.

MSc. Nikole Vu Huong Giang, Director of Me&We Company, shares about tools to explore the subconscious power and hidden potential of each person.

Through diverse activities such as experience sharing, interactive games and group practice, the Seminar created an open space for female cadres to share, listen and connect with each other.

Not only does she help women understand themselves, Ms. Nikole Vu Huong Giang also equips female cadres with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop their careers and lives: methods to control emotions immediately, set goals consistent with their value system, make decisions in all situations, magic of words…

MSc. Le Thi Khanh Van, Executive Committee Member of Vietnam Association of Information Technology, Head of the Association of Information Technology of the Ministry of Science and Technology, delivered a speech at the Closing Ceremony.

In her closing remarks at the Seminar, Ms. Le Thi Khanh Van, Head of the NTT Association of the Ministry of Science and Technology, affirmed that the Seminar was an opportunity for female cadres to connect, share experiences, and support each other to overcome challenges. In addition, the representative of the Executive Committee of the Association will also promote practical and meaningful activities, creating conditions for members to exchange, learn and develop.

A good news shared by MSc. Khanh Van is that the research topic on female scientists has received the attention of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has assigned the task to the Vietnam Women’s Union and the Ministry of Finance to consider and propose the establishment of a Fund for female scientists and appropriate policy mechanisms. This is a positive signal, affirming the attention of the Party and State to the development of female intellectuals.

On the sidelines of the Seminar, experts from V-Green Group Corporation sponsored health index measurements and Kombucha products and health powders for delegates attending the Seminar.

Delegates attending the Seminar took souvenir photos