Wednesday 8 March marks International Women's Day. On this day, women around the world take centre stage, we celebrate what women have already achieved, but also continue to fight for equality. Even in 2023, we are not yet where we need to be.

Unlimited Liveable

This year's theme is 'Unlimited Liveable'. How limited is our life today? Can women participate without limits? Is there a task for women to ensure an unlimited life together? How much solidarity are we actually showing each other and how can we improve this? How do you view this?

What can I do?

A programme has been put together to inspire, inform and create awareness. To encourage women in Zeeland, learn from each other or just have a good time together. At HZ and Scalda, you will receive a note with an inspiring quote on 8 March. Get inspired and start a conversation with other students, staff and visitors.

Programme

Training consent and boundaries

Are you looking for a workshop focused on safety and resilience for both men and women? In a nutshell, Monique Jankowski explains the interactive course. In a safe setting, it focuses on feelings, boundaries and responds to the demand from the participants. Themes such as feelings, setting boundaries, peer pressure, bullying, body language of others, characters and friendships can be addressed. It will cover mental and physical parts.

Language: English
Time: 9.00 - 10.00
Location: HZ Middelburg, GW402

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Lecture Houda Loukili

Are you ready for a jolt of motivation? Houda Loukili (b. 1989) is a sporty power woman with a powerful story. A sought-after speaker and expert on sport, motivation, exercise and mindset, the former national kickboxing champion guarantees an inspiring and energetic session.

Language: Dutch
Time: 10.30 - 12.00
Location: HZ Middelburg, Auditorium

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Lunch lecture: women as technical professionals

In the Netherlands the amount of women working in technical professions is still lagging behind. Next to that, women are still faces with a lot of bias and prejudices when they choose a technical career. In this workshop we will share stories and but also on how we can create positive changes!

Language: English
Time: 12.15 - 13.00
Location: HZ Middelburg | GW403

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(Re)opening pumping space

At both locations at HZ, we have a pumping room that meets legal requirements. But they were not really cosy. At the request of pumping women, the 'personal college' working group has 'pimped' the pumping room and will (re)open party. What can you expect from this pimping session? Think personal storage cupboard, baby swap cupboard, inspiration book shelf, armchairs, (share) pin board and homely look. To make pumping during work/study time a lot more enjoyable. With a small budget, second-hand, we were able to pull this off. With this, we hope to be of inspiration to other employers.

Time: 12:15 - 13:00
Location: HZ Vlissingen

Resilience training

Are you looking for a workshop focused on safety and resilience for both men and women? In a nutshell, Monique Jankowski explains the interactive course. In a safe setting, it focuses on feelings, boundaries and responds to the demand from the participants. Themes such as feelings, setting boundaries, peer pressure, bullying, body language of others, characters and friendships can be addressed. It will cover mental and physical parts.

Language: English
Time: 13.00 - 14.00
Location: HZ Vlissingen, Vitality Centre

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Let's talk about YES

When is it harassment, when is it age-appropriate and when is it transgressive? These are questions that bubble to the surface for both young people and teachers on the topic; Sex. During this workshop, we draw attention to the norm. Who sets the norm and is it really based on equality, voluntariness and consent. Rape is a human rights violation. With the public campaign Let's Talk About YES, we want to initiate dialogue on sex and consent, especially among young people. In addition, attention to the new rape law. A law that calls sex without mutual consent rape and makes it punishable as such.

Language: Dutch
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Location: HZ Vlissingen | HZ Café

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Cardio dance

Lois, sports science student, gives a one-off Cardio dance in the HZ atrium for anyone who wants to join. This cardio dance class will work on your endurance, agility, strength and, above all, fun.

Time: 16.00 - 16.45
Location: Atrium, HZ Vlissingen
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Networking drink

Why is it important to be economically independent as a woman? What risks do you run when you are not? How do you become economically independent and what choices do you make? Barbara Oomen kicks off this session and takes us through the topic. Afterwards, you will be stimulated with propositions and engage in conversation with each other.

Time: 16.00 - 18.00
Location: HZ Café, Vlissingen

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International Women's Day Zeeland was created through cooperation between HZ, Scalda, ADB Zeeland, Soroptimists, Zeeland Women's Platform, Suffe Tutten, VVAO

Let's Talk About Yes
Let's Talk About Yes