At the invitation of the Beijing Women’s Federation, on September 9 this year, members of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan began a study visit to China on issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
On the first day of the visit, a working meeting was held with representatives of the Beijing Women’s Federation. Particular interest was sparked by the Chinese experience of women entrepreneurs in intellectual manufacturing, promoting national trends, domestic fashion brands, and private labels. An important incentive for supporting successful women in business who carefully preserve family values is the allocation of grants by the Beijing Women’s Federation for the education of their children.
On the second day, members of the National Commission met with researchers from the Center for Women’s Studies in China and Abroad and professors of Peking University.
Deputy Director of the Higher Council of Peking University, Ms. Ye Jingyi, presented the Kazakhstani delegation with the main areas of work of the Center, which is a leader in addressing issues of demography and gender equality.
In turn, the head of the delegation, Deputy Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lyazzat Zhanilyskyz Suleimen, informed participants about the successful projects of the Commission. She highlighted the launch of the information and education program Tomiris, which has trained 950 women to date. The IT-Aiel project, aimed at enhancing digital competencies, has helped employ more than 3,000 unemployed women and women on maternity leave.
Member of the National Commission, Professor of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zh.Zh. Davletbayeva, shared information about the role of Kazakhstani women in the development of science. In her speech, she emphasized the increase in the share of women among the country’s research specialists to 55%. She also noted the significant contribution of the Academy of Public Administration under the President to training women civil servants in political leadership. For instance, in 2024, seminars on “Career and Family: How to Maintain Balance” and “Women’s Leadership” trained 76 civil servants in Astana and 800 in regional branches.
Both sides highlighted the need for mutually beneficial cooperation on women’s empowerment issues and expressed readiness for further partnership.
On the first day of the visit, a working meeting was held with representatives of the Beijing Women’s Federation. Particular interest was sparked by the Chinese experience of women entrepreneurs in intellectual manufacturing, promoting national trends, domestic fashion brands, and private labels. An important incentive for supporting successful women in business who carefully preserve family values is the allocation of grants by the Beijing Women’s Federation for the education of their children.
On the second day, members of the National Commission met with researchers from the Center for Women’s Studies in China and Abroad and professors of Peking University.
Deputy Director of the Higher Council of Peking University, Ms. Ye Jingyi, presented the Kazakhstani delegation with the main areas of work of the Center, which is a leader in addressing issues of demography and gender equality.
In turn, the head of the delegation, Deputy Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lyazzat Zhanilyskyz Suleimen, informed participants about the successful projects of the Commission. She highlighted the launch of the information and education program Tomiris, which has trained 950 women to date. The IT-Aiel project, aimed at enhancing digital competencies, has helped employ more than 3,000 unemployed women and women on maternity leave.
Member of the National Commission, Professor of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zh.Zh. Davletbayeva, shared information about the role of Kazakhstani women in the development of science. In her speech, she emphasized the increase in the share of women among the country’s research specialists to 55%. She also noted the significant contribution of the Academy of Public Administration under the President to training women civil servants in political leadership. For instance, in 2024, seminars on “Career and Family: How to Maintain Balance” and “Women’s Leadership” trained 76 civil servants in Astana and 800 in regional branches.
Both sides highlighted the need for mutually beneficial cooperation on women’s empowerment issues and expressed readiness for further partnership.