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UWE 2014 Bucharest Program UWE Conference, 4-7 September 2014, Bucharest, Romania Quality Education for All in Europe Over 70 women will participate in the UWE Conference 2014 and on Sunday 7 September we will have the information sharing of NFA’s and the Annual General Meeting. The Conference theme is “Quality Education for All in Europe”. Its purpose is to: ▪ Create a UWE vision of the demands for high quality education in the 21st century; ▪ Enlarge the knowledge of the legal, political and administrative procedures of the European Institutions (European Union and the Council of Europe). You’ll meet highly professional women as we have dedicated a part of the program to meeting and getting to know each other better. We are very pleased and honoured that Mrs. Monica Macovei, a member of European Parliament, will open our conference and share her thoughts and ambitions for European Education with us. The second key-note speaker Mrs. Ana Gorey, will present an overview of the efforts and results of European schools and the European Union strategy ‘Rethinking Education’. You will also be introduced to a tool kit that help to create participation in civil society in public arenas (e.g. ‘Living together’ and ‘Code of Good Practice’ created by the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe) by Mr. Christoph Spreng. We are very much looking forward to meeting you and to the exchange of ideas! For the organising committee: AFU Romania: Dipl. Economist Alexandrina Niculescu, President Dipl. Economist, EMBA Tatiana Isoo, CER Eng. Julieta Mirea, secretary and treasurer UWE: Drs. Edith Lommerse MMO, President 1 Program UWE Conference, 4-7 September 2014, Bucharest, Romania Conference Hotel Most participants will stay at the Hotel Royal. The hotel is inclusive Breakfast. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Bucharest, 28 Mircea Voda Boulevard, 3 district, Romania GPS Coordinates: N 44.427414, E 26.111699. Telephone: +40-21-528.11.00, +40-21-528.11.20, +40-21-528.11.21 Fax: +40-21-528.11.01. Conference Location The conference itself will take place at the New National Library of Romania in Bucharest. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_of_Romania). The first day of the Conference we will walk together starting approx. 9 o’clock. How to get to the Hotel from the airport? The Hotel Royal offers to arrange the taxi for 27 Euros max three persons. Send an email at least one day in advance. [email protected] If you need a transfer from or to the airport and you don’t want to benefit from the shuttle services of Hotel Royal there are two alternatives: 1. You can take a taxi from the airport. The single problem is that you may have to wait a little bit. There is a special desk where you can order the taxi and you will be safe regarding the cost. Up to the destination you will have to pay maximum 10 Euro (usually less). 2. The second alternative is an Express Bus Line number 783. The Express Bus makes the connection between the airport and the city centre. Hotel Royal is located just 5 minutes walking from the centre of the city. The city centre is the last station of the bus named PIATA UNIRII. From here cross the bridge to Unirii Boulevard. And straight ahead to Hotel Royal 2 Program UWE Conference, 4-7 September 2014, Bucharest, Romania Bucharest. You have a map below that shows you how to get from the bus station to the hotel. Of course, it is more difficult if you have a big suitcase! Romanian Lei and Getting around: It is very easy to get a taxi in Bucharest. Payment is cash and in the Romanian Lei: 1 Romanian Lei equals 0.23 Euro or 4.5 Lei is approx. 1 euro. Change a little money (no more than 20 or 30 Euros at the airport) and use the cash machine near the hotel for more against a better rate, or exchange offices – you will get information upon your arrival. Thursday 4th September Arrival 16.00- 18.00 Conference registration and cash payments in the lobby of the Hotel Royal 19.00-21.00 - Welcome reception (informal) Music, cocktails and small appetizers at C.O.S. - “the House of Scientists". http://www.cos-restaurant- bucuresti.ro/ Departure hotel at 18.30 by taxi or walking (touristmap near H25, approx. 25 min) Departure C.O.S. Restaurant 21.15-21.30 3 Program UWE Conference, 4-7 September 2014, Bucharest, Romania Day 1. Friday 5th September 08.30 – 09.00 Conference registration and cash payments at lobby Hotel Royal 09.00 Departure Hotel Lobby to Conference location the new Romanian National Library ; walk approx. 5 minutes 09.30 Opening and welcoming speech AFU President Alexandrina Niculescu and UWE President Edith Lommerse 10.00 “Future needs of Europe and education”, by Mrs. Monica Macovei member of European Parliament 10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break and intermezzo, questions 11.00 – 11.45 “Rethinking Education and European Schools”, Mrs Ana Gorey, Council of Europe 11.45- 12.30 “Equal Opportunities for Women and Men in Educational System in Romania - the social context" , Mihaela Mihaiu , Romanian singer, president of ARTIS the initiator of law 109/2005 12.30-13.30 Lunch & Socializing , A.F.U. has an exhibition prepared by Mrs. Daniela Frumusanu 13.30- 15.00 ‘The INGO Dialogue Approach’ - From Polarization to Participation, Facilitator: Christoph Spreng, Switzerland, Coordinator of the INGO Dialogue Hub at the Council of Europe. 15.00-15.30 Break and intermezzo 4 Program UWE Conference, 4-7 September 2014, Bucharest, Romania 15.30 -16.45 Workshops Choice between: “Can Italian schools deprive future generations of learning foreign languages and history of Art?” By Elena Flavia Castagnino. History of Art and foreign languages in Italian schools as key factor in intercultural education to ensuring quality school processes. Europe's Unfinished Business: The Impact of Female Migration on Education, by Aurora Martin. "Education through art: printing with stamps" – by Daniela Frumusanu ● 16.45- 17.00 Conclusions and program next day. Evening Free Day 2. Saturday 6th September ● 09.30 Opening at New Romanian National Library ● 9.30- 9.50 IFUW President Catherine Bell: relationship of UWE- IFUW. What can UWE mean for IFUW and what can IFUW mean for UWE? ● 9.50 – 10.00 Workshops Draft UWE Action Plan. UWE President Edith Lommerse on the themes and purpose of this conference day on the draft action program for UWE: Woman on Boards, Support Istanbul Convention, Cooperation and Communication. The themes are a result of the Meet and Greet in Amsterdam May 2014 when the preparation groups were formed. Purpose of these workshops is to raise awareness, share information and define actions for UWE. Workshops on the themes in small groups: red, yellow and blue. Every conference group follows all workshops in a specific order. 5 Program UWE Conference, 4-7 September 2014, Bucharest, Romania o Group Red 1,2,3 o Group Yellow 2,3,1 o Group Blue workshops 3,1,2 Coffee/tea during the workshop round 1. ● 10.15 – 11.30 First round of Workshops ● 11.30- 12.45 Second round of Workshops ● 13.00-14.00 Lunch ● 14.00- 15.15 Third round of workshops Workshops 1. Support implementation Istanbul Convention: Background information on the work of the Council of Europe, European Women’s Lobby to urge Governments to implement the Istanbul Convention a vital tool to prevent and punish violence against women. Facilitated by Marion Minis, Isabelle Trimaille, Marianne Spangenberg-Carlier and Vivien van Geen. More info on the page at www.uweboard.wordpress.com. 2. Women in Decision Making (boards, educational institutions). The empowerment and autonomy of women and the improvement of women's social, economic and political status is essential for the achievement of both transparent and accountable government and administration and sustainable development in all areas of life. In the workshop an introduction will be given on the subject followed by a group discussion, conclusions and next steps. We look at best practices, the way forward and actions for UWE in 2014 and 2015. Workshop eader: Marjo Krijn. More on the subject see the page at www.uweboard.wordpress.com. 6 Program UWE Conference, 4-7 September 2014, Bucharest, Romania 3. Cooperation and Communication. One of the vital skills in a divers Europe is the skill to cooperate and communicate with different groups/cultures. This is particularly vital for UWE as a women’s organization to accomplish our goals and support women and girls in Europe. In this workshop some practical exercises on communication, information sharing and support. Also some ideas on twinning a practical way to support and learn from each other. Facilitators: Eileen Focke (CER/CIR Netherlands), Edith Lommerse, UWE President. Tea/coffee during workshops 15.15- 16.15 Choice of workshops: A. Gender Sensitive Parliaments by Vera-John Mikakolajewski UWE Vice- President, representative at the Council of Europe. B. Women as Entrepreneurs: The Role of Educated Women in Changing the Popular Culture Successful and Role-Model Female Images. Key words: Popular Culture pressure, image of 'successful' women, the role and duty of educated women, changing paradigms, avoiding extremes, evolution vs. revolution. Ligia Tomoioaga and Auli Ojala, UWE Treasurer. C. How to attract and keep more members: Caroline Staffell, IFUW office. 16.30 Optional Bus tour Bucharest. Departure to be announced. For those interested in a guided bus tour around Bucharest the AFU offers an optional tour around the city to visit Bucharest and Palace of Parliament. Costs will be 10 Euro. 19.30 – 22.00 Festive Romanian Dinner and Entertainment at Restaurant “Terasa Doamnei” (no 17 on the tourist map) Departure bus 19.00 lobby Hotel Royal.
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