Colombo Uni. AIESEC webinar on importance of female empowerment in era of social distancing

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AIESEC in University of Colombo, one of the most prominent youth-led organisations at the University of Colombo, will host a virtual panel discussion titled ‘EmpowHER’, led by top female professionals in the fields of business, female entrepreneurship and psychology; on the importance of female empowerment in an era of social distancing.

The session will focus on how to virtualise your business and enhance female entrepreneurship, stimulate creativity whilst keeping yourself motivated and overcome the psychological challenges associated with social distancing. The discussion is intended as a session that would link professionals in the fields of business, entrepreneurship and psychology with the youth of Sri Lanka; in order to inspire, spread awareness and create a network of young female entrepreneurs who could provide innovative solutions to everyday challenges.

The eminent panellists for the evening include Senela Jayasuriya, CEO of Women Empowered Global; Sharmila Dharmarasa Fonseka, Director Programming – TV Derana, and Rasini Bandara, consulting psychologist at Mind Heals Sri Lanka. The session will be moderated by Anuki Premachandra, Strategic Communications Manager at Adfactors PR.

The panel discussion will take place on 13 June, Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via zoom and facebook live platforms. The session is free of charge and anyone interested could register via the link aiesec.lk/empowher. Visit the ‘EmpowHER’ event page on Facebook for more details.

AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-led organisation and currently operates in over 120 countries worldwide. AIESEC in University of Colombo is a part of AIESEC in Sri Lanka, which works towards realising the goals of AIESEC and provides leadership opportunities to the undergraduates at the University of Colombo, so that they could make a positive impact on the Sri Lankan community as well as the world.

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