International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March, providing an opportunity to reflect on gender in a broader sense. For this reason, the Student Affairs and Professional Development Office at the College of Europe in Natolin was pleased to announce a workshop titled "Gender Mainstreaming – Understanding Gender and Building Critical Perspectives," organized in cooperation with UN Women and led by Mr Anatolii OPREA, Gender Equality Officer at UN Women Moldova.
The workshop began by exploring the concept of gender and the distinction between sex and gender, emphasizing that gender roles are socially constructed and can vary across cultures and contexts. The students engaged in an exercise to reflect on gender stereotypes and examine how societal expectations shape individuals' experiences and opportunities. Through interactive activities, they learnt how to apply a gender lens to decision-making processes. The workshop also showcased examples of gender mainstreaming in policies from various sectors, demonstrating how integrating gender considerations can lead to more equitable outcomes.
About the speaker:
Mr Anatolii OPREA is a gender mainstreaming specialist with extensive experience at UN Women Moldova.
He has led initiatives to integrate gender perspectives into policy and decision-making at the local level, ensuring practical, everyday solutions. Committed to engaging men and boys as active partners in promoting gender equality, he will share his insights and experience in this dynamic workshop.