Ambassador Kovač gave a lecture at Showa Women's University, which was preceded by a meeting with the management of this educational institution - Chancellor Mariko Banda and President Natsuko Kohara.

 

Topics of discussion were opportunities for establishing cooperation with universities in Serbia, student exchange and mentoring programs, as well as gender equality and women's empowerment.

 

During the lecture, which was attended by around 80 students via video conference, Ambassador Kovač spoke about the history and culture of Serbia, emphasizing the role of women and their contribution to the Serbian cultural heritage. A special segment was dedicated to the topic of gender equality in Serbia and the legal framework that regulates this area.

 

The students additionally showed interest in the standards and progress that Serbia has made in the field of gender equality and the advancement of women's rights, especially in relation with holding the executive positions in the public and private sectors.

 

The lecture was attended by several professors of this University, including prof. Mutsumi Kishiyama, who was a part of an academic exchange and stayed in Serbia during his studies. Mr. Toshio Tsunozaki Director of the Japan-Serbia Association Board and former Ambassador of Japan to Serbia and Ms. Etsuko Tsunozaki, Member of the Board also attended the lecture.