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THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN'SCAREER DEVELOPMENT IN HUNGARY

(AWCDH)FOUNDED IN 2003

THE FOUNDERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

identified the need for a non-governmental organization to help promote women’s equality by working with and fostering

the cooperation between organizations dealing with women’s issues,by taking an active role in the formulation of a common platform

and helping to promote equal opportunities for womenactive in all major sectors of life.

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WHY IS „WOMEN'S CAREER” A SPECIAL SUBJECT?

In a woman’s life there are certain periods, cycles, and changes that are particular to her womanhood. It is therefore imperative that women

of different ages and different social situations should be provided with sufficient information

to meet their special needs and circumstances. Only in this way can they make informed choices

and pursue careers most suited to their talent.

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OUR GOALS

to advance the dialogue between legislation, government, the profit and non-profit spheres, higher education,

and all potential stakeholders of AWCDH in order to meet economic, social, cultural and educational challenges.

Our objectives have been defined in the combined spirit of national development goals,

the laws on equality,EU directives,

the corresponding UN Strategies and Recommendations, and European Employment Strategy,

Promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration.

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WE ADOPTall positive foreign best practices within a Hungarian framework

WE ARE GOING TO PRESENTexemplary Hungarian practices abroad by utilizing our network

within the European Union and the United Nations

WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITYto cooperate in the work of UN/ECOSOC as the first Hungarian NGO with “Special consultative status with UN-ECOSOC”, gained in 2009.

This circumstance makes our cooperation in the field of European relations and global issues like gender equality,

women’s rights and women’s employment more effective.

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THINK TANK

• The dedicated members of AWCDH, well trained professionals in his or her field,

are putting their knowledge and expertise in the service of the goalsset by the Association.

• A Forum of knowledge transfer with the participation of organizations interested in an increase in employment

and the realization of gender equality (EU, government, economic and non-profit sector, scientific sphere, media)

as a basis for an increase in women’s employment and a more characteristic representation of gender equality,

thus contributing to the expansion of the labor market, its greater effectiveness, and the strengthening of economic competitiveness.

• The AWCDH formulates and publicizes its views regarding women’s employment on Hungarian, EU and UN levels.

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OUR STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Foundation of the following Awards

“Best Workplace for Women Award” since 2007 – yearly

“Award for Women’s Equality” since 2007 – yearly

“Local Governments for Equality Award” – 2005

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Organization of the following Events (2012-2013)

“Women, Families, Careers – How to Harmonize Work and Family Life Successfully”international conference on 10 October 2013 at the Personal Hungary Exhibition for Human Resource Management,

Syma Event and Congress Centre, Budapest

WOMEN’S DAY AT THE “JUST FOR WOMEN FAIR AND EXPO – FAIR AND ATTENTION JUST FOR YOU!”On 7 September 2013 in the VIP oom of Pavilon G, HUNGEXPO Budapest Fair Center 

RURAL European Cooperation for Women Above 50 - Lessons learnt during the “EU-2012 Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations” on 7 March 2013 in the Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel,  Budapest

 “Women for Sustainable Development − The Role of Women in Rural Development” international conference in the Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel, Budapest on 24 November 2012

 “Women’s Forum” organized by the AWCDH at the Personal Hungary Exhibition in the Syma Hall, Budapest on 15 November 2012

„Indian Summer Gathering”, Consultation on Progress:  Older Women’s Issues in the UN and the EUa Women’s Career Club Meeting organized in honor of the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012

in the Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel, Budapest on 22 September 2012

“Health, Beauty, Security” international conference in honor of the European Year of Active Ageingand Solidarity between Generations 2012 held on 28 June 2012 in the Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel, Budapest

„Women’s Careers for a Lifetime” a joint conference of the AWCDH and the Figyelő (Observer- Business weekly) as well as the Családi Lap (Family Magazine)in honor of the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012

held on 28 March, 2012 in the Budapest Hilton Castle Hill.

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Organization of the following Events (2004-2011)

“Women at home, in the workplace and beyond – Central European Alliance for Women’s Empowerment”International Conference in honor of the Hungarian and Polish EU Presidency held on 29 September 2011 in the Castle District of Buda.

“March for the Disabled Women” conference series: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010“A Trio For Gender Equality 2010-2011” international conference in the Hungarian Parliament – 2010

„Women’s Careers above 40 and 50” international conference – 2010

“Partnering for a Better World” - Work and Partnering: the UN – ECOSOC and accredited NGOs” Conference – 2009

“Women’s Career for a Lifetime” international conference in the Hungarian Parliament – 2009

„Employment – Equality – Competitiveness” international conference in the Hungarian Parliament and multimedia DVD– 2008

“Women and Career in the 21st Century” university road show in cooperation with Procter&Gamble – 2007-2009

“Hungarian Women for a Better World” conference in the Hungarian Parliament and portal – 2007

“Women in Political Decision Making” book and conference in the Hungarian Parliament – 2006

“Mayors for Equal Opportunities” conference – 2005“Women’s Role in Regional Development and Public Life” conference – 2004

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EXPERT ACTIVITIES AND PRESENTATIONS (Andrea Ferenczi president)

On 9 November 2012 presentation on the situation of Hungarian Women for the“GyeongNam Women’s Organizations Leaders Training Abroad” South-Korean delegation

On 30 May 2012 presentation on the situation of Hungarian Women at the Citibank Diversity Week

On 25 November 2011 - presentation about „Women’s Career for a Lifetime” at the Gerontology Days in Nyiregyhaza, International Conference titled „The Art of Ageing”

Since 2010 - Member of the Employment and Active Ageing Expert Group of AGE Platform Europe

Since 2008 Advisor to the Committee on Employment and Labour of the Hungarian Parliament

in the field of “women and equal opportunities” Member of the Executive Diversity Council of Diversity Spectrum Corporation

Board member of the Older Women’s Network, Europe

Between 2006-2010 - invited consultant to the “Women in Economic Decision-Making” Work Group of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour

Presentations on UN and EU conferences2009 - presentation about the situation in Hungary and across Eastern Europe

regarding trafficking in women, children, & specifically in girls at the Conference on Human Trafficking organized by the Anglican UN Office in Hong Kong

2007 - presentations at several Hungarian and International Conferences in the fields of Diversity and Women’s Equality including the World Diversity Leadership Summit, New York, and the European

Commission’s Social Integration Conference in Brussels

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BEST WORKPLACE FOR WOMEN AWARDFounded in 2007 in honor of the “Equal Opportunities for All – European Year”

Our goal: to point beyond the need for equal employment opportunities to the economic advantages of making more and more women part of the work force.

The Competition is open to Companies operating in Hungary who fall into one of two categories:

20 - 250 employeesover 250 employees

Aspects of Evaluation:• fair working arrangements;

• career opportunities,• promotion;

• opportunities to preserve health and well-being, • skill development opportunities,

• reconciliation of work, private and family life.

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DATABASE REGARDING WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENTSince 2007 we have carried out surveys

in connection with our “Best Workplace for Women” Award among employers and employees.

Our special database regarding women’s employment and women’s well-beingis available as a representative sample based on

the opinion of about 15 thousands questionnaires.

WE ARE GOING TO FURTHER DEVELOP OUR “BEST WORKPLACE AWARD” WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON

• Introduction of Hungarian “best practices” on Hungarian and international platforms• Representation of the interest of special women’s groups as employees such as:

integration of fresh graduates into the labour market,inclusion and/or continued employment of women returning from maternity leave,

support of the careers of women above 50,improving employment chances of women with disabilities,

Women’s employment in the ICT sector.

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„WOMEN AND CAREER IN THE 21ST CENTURY” ROAD SHOW 2007-2008

AT HUNGARIAN UNIVERSITIES IN COOPERATION WITH PROCTER&GAMBLEBUDAPEST (CORVINUS), DEBRECEN, PÉCS, SZEGED

Career consultation, reconciliation of private and professional life

Goals:• Supporting the objectives of „2007-Equal Opportunities for All European Year” in the EU

• Drew attention to the challenges and requirements fresh graduates have to facein order to harmonize work/career and private life successfully

Information on the experience of P&G and available jobs at Procter&Gamble • The invited guests, women in leading positions

in business, politics, public administration and non-profit organizations, give their own examples, based on their own experiences and through this

encourage young women (and men) to go for a successful career and private life.

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OUR SERVICES

• Diversity management and diversity audit• Special trainings:

DiversityWork / life balance

Women in leadership Effective leadership tools for male leaders managing female employees

On-line trainings• Organization of conferences,workshops, study tours

• Publishing training materials and books• Hungarian and International Expert, Trainer and Speaker database

• Research and surveys regarding diversity and women’s employment• Operation and Development of Internet networking

• Employee recommendation for our partnersHR and PR services

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OUR ORGANIZATION

92 members (yearly max. 5 candidates are awarded membership)7 board members

Articles Association: www.womenscareer.orgRepresentation in all regions of Hungary

International representations: EU, UNUSA, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands,

UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Israel.Chapters:

Local governments, Women for sustainability and rural women,Youths, Ageing, Disabled, Education, Corporate, Media,

Sport, Culture, Health, Tourism, International Relations.

Tom Lantos Memorial Committee

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GET IN TOUCH WITH:

Ms. Andrea Ferenczi founder and presidentAssociation for Women’s Career Development in Hungary

Ugron Gábor u. 28H-1118 Budapest

HungaryPhone: +361 319 5245

Fax: +361 319 2017

E-mail: awcdh@t-online.hu

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