Under this motto, took place in Chisinau from October 5-10 , 2018 a seminar, in the municipality library of B.P. Hashdeu in the framework of the project "Equal possibilities in working life for women of Moldova". At the beginning of the  seminar  was shown the film. After this during 3 hours was  discussed different problems, for example:  1. OUR CONVICTIONS AND STEREOTYPE THINKING;  2.  GENDER STEREOTYPE - BARRIER OF MATERNITY; 3. GENDER STEREOTYPE - GLASS CEILING.

About 100 women of different specialties, and different ages participated in the workshop, which was carried Leena Kivisild и Эстер Eomois.

Our lives are governed by beliefs that can be useful and harmful to us, mentioned by Convictions and stereotype thinking. In many ways, success at work, happiness in family life, and attitudes towards ourselves and others depend on our beliefs. Beliefs in a society is determined, for example, what is the role of man and woman. It may happen that the beliefs that have developed in society do not coincide with our beliefs, and we will encounter obstacles that are usually expressed through conflicts or dissatisfaction. What to do in this situation? If we want to achieve changes in our lives, then we first need to look at our beliefs, which we may not even suspect, and carry out an “inventory of beliefs”. How to recognize your beliefs? What beliefs limit our potential? How to overcome them and find the strength to implement change?

GENDER STEREOTYPE - BARRIER OF MATERNITY. International studies show that with the birth of children, women in particular lose their career development and income. Organizations also perceive motherhood as a problem and prefer to use and promote men rather than women with  children. How to combine family life and a successful career? What to do with the barrier of motherhood? What can a woman herself do to change attitudes towards young mothers?

GENDER STEREOTYPE - GLASS CEILING. In the 21st century, women are equally educated as men, but there are few women among decision makers. Why do men prefer to see leaders, and women subordinates? Are men better leaders than women, or is this a belief that everyone is used to, but what could be wrong? What beliefs help women get on the career ladder? What are the strengths of women in the struggle for leadership positions? How to remain feminine in the struggle for power?

The Project "Equal possibilities in working life for women of Moldova" is carried out in cooperation with BPW Moldova and AFAM Moldova. The Project aims to encourage Moldova's enterprising young women to take leadership roles in social and professional life, and to help women reach their personal professional targets. To raise awareness and overcome the bottlenecks faced by Moldova's young women in the labor market, in setting goals in their professional life and in entrepreneurship. To develop their skills in effective communication, creating contacts and carrying out negotiations and to teach how to reach the key positions. During the project will be  3 Training  by  2 days.

Also in the frames of the project took place held a master class in the Center of Art-creation, organized by Lucia Bilba, popular craftsmen ;  study visits in  region of Moldova, for example:  Business Incubator in Singerei ( visited the pastry section, logoped services, hand made products, brick industry.  So, in Chiscareni near Singerei the guest house was visited estonian guests and saw here  how to do the treatment with bees.

BPW Moldova as all organizations in the network collaborates closely with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Moldova. This is what the guests informed from the presentation made by the President, Sergiu HAREA  and Vice President,  Mihai BILBA  of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry from Moldova.

A study visit was also made to Carahasani, Stefan-Voda. Visiting BIANTTI ,local eco-producer of cold pressed oils and seeds. Land and factory, also shop, possibility to buy eco-products. Also visited frame work salon MOLDECO.

Throughout the project we was accompanied by the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Estonia Inga Ionesii and  representant of heed office of republic of Estonia in Moldova Simu Tiik.

Project was support by Ministry  of Foreign Affair of Republic of Estonia during two years.