Artist Talk: The Power of Her
06:30 pm, Wed 29 Oct 2024
Goethe-Institut Hà Nội
56-58-60 Nguyễn Thái Học, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
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From the organizer:
The Goethe-Institut Hanoi is pleased to present a public talk featuring Member of the German Bundestag (MdB) Serap Güler and Former member of the Vietnamese National Assembly Ton Nu Thi Ninh, representing the voices of women in politics from Germany and Vietnam.
Despite their cultural and historical differences, Vietnam and Germany have a number of compelling examples of women’s journeys to positions of influence in society and politics. The numerous narratives from the two countries, which Serap Güler and Ton Nu Thi Ninh are part of, illustrate the transformative impact of women’s voices at various societal levels. The progression from political landscapes where only a few women were present to a significant shift in not only the number of women represented in important positions, but also in the impact and involvement they contributed in various fields is a lengthy journey. On the ongoing way to gender equality, we see both triumphs and setbacks.
To understand the impact of women in politics in Vietnam and Germany, we must consider their personal experiences and the factors that have shaped them. Therefore, by presenting the perspectives of Serap Güler and Ton Nu Thi Ninh, we aim to illuminate their remarkable journeys and the profound impacts they have made on society. Their contributions have diversified gender representation in a traditionally male-dominated field and brought about meaningful change. More importantly, we seek to share their personal stories, emphasizing the power of individual narratives in driving significant societal transformation.
About the Speakers and Moderator
Serap Güler
Serap Güler has been a member of the German Bundestag since September 2021. She sits on the Defense Committee of the German Bundestag for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. Her thematic focus is on the cyber domain, digitalization and the human resources of the German Bundeswehr. She is also the deputy chairwoman of the Bundestag’s Study Commission on Afghanistan as well as a deputy member of the Interior Committee.
Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh
With the background education and experience expand many years in both Vietnam and Europe, Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh has been served as lecturer in Paris and Saigon, before switching to the career of politician. She served as the Vietnamese Ambassador to the European Union and other European nations such as Belgium and Luxembourg. A member of the National Assembly from 2002 to 2007, she also served as the Deputy Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, with the focus on relation with North America and West Europe.
Nowsaday, Ms. Ninh is currently pursuing her professional goals in the cultural and social sectors. She is committed to contributing to the integration and promotion of Vietnam’s reputation and image on the global stage.
Khổng Loan
Khổng Loan is a professional journalist with over 23 years of experience working in the press and media environment in Vietnam. Her most recent career endeavor was as Deputy Managing Editor at Forbes Vietnam magazine, where she spent most of her time collaborating with female leaders across Vietnam in its female leadership programs and content.
She left the magazine in August 2024 after a 12-year tenure and is now leveraging her insights and expertise to become a communication and spokesperson coach at Spokesperson Training Vietnam, an initiative she founded aimed at helping leaders and managers of businesses and organizations become excellent communicators in media and public engagements.
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