Chevening Alumni host an open discussion about gender equality in Guatemala
The Guatemalan Chevening Alumni association held a gender equality discussion in Guatemala City to share knowledge and help scale up efforts to achieve a more inclusive society.
Chevening is the prestigious scholarship programme offered by the British Government to study Master’s degrees in the UK. Gender equality is one of the top priorities being embraced by members of the Chevening Alumni and the discussion aimed to share some of their experiences and knowledge gained during their time in the UK.
The discussion focused on developing innovative approaches to promote equal opportunities for more girls and women enabling them to take a more active part in key aspects of Guatemalan society and tackle harassment and discrimination.
Using the world café methodology, the participants chose proactively the topics for discussion. The group also engaged in a brief walk around the city to demonstrate how it is not always a safe space for women and to raise awareness about sexual harassment.
The ideas and conclusions collected during the event will be included in the Global Competitiveness Leadership conference taking place in Guatemala later this year. These meetings help the Chevening Alumni to expand their leadership potential, engage with society and become drivers of change.
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Carolyn Davidson, said:
Increased women’s participation is key to the continued overall development of a society. Particularly, we want to make sure women receive the recognition they deserve and are given equal opportunities in all fields to thrive. I’m delighted, and very proud, that our Alumni are showing how their time in the UK helped them see the opportunities gender equality brings to the prosperity of all nations.
For more information about the Chevening Alumni Association in Guatemala, please visit their Facebook page and look for @AlumniChevening on Twitter.