Missions / United Kingdom
Skirt Trousers in the UK
May 2018
After the release of Skirt Pants At the Alvear Palace Hotel, we organized and coordinated a visit to the United Kingdom from the CICyP, in conjunction with the Embassies of both countries. In May 2018, women leaders from the public and private sectors of Argentina participated in seminars and meetings designed to exchange knowledge and establish relationships, which allowed us to delve deeper into the gender issue from different perspectives.
Day 1 – Residence of the Argentine Embassy in the United Kingdom
He Ambassador Carlos Sersale gave a very warm welcome to the 15 women of the CICyP who arrived in London these days. In a welcome that made us feel at home, the Ambassador opened the doors of the Residence of the Argentine Embassy in the United Kingdom, to discuss and review the upcoming days of the mission organized by the Argentine delegation, together with the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Argentina, the Argentine Foreign Ministry and the CICyP.
In a day full of enthusiasm, we are already thinking together about the axes of the meetings and seminars that await us in these days. Tomorrow we start with the first seminar in the same Residence. With the participation of Chatham House, among other institutions, the activity will revolve around: gender issues, economic empowerment of women, technological innovation, among other topics related to the role of women.
In a day full of enthusiasm, we are already thinking together about the axes of the meetings and seminars that await us in these days. Tomorrow we start with the first seminar in the same Residence. With the participation of Chatham House, among other institutions, the activity will revolve around: gender issues, economic empowerment of women, technological innovation, among other topics related to the role of women.
Day 2 – Lectures on women empowerment
The second day of the mission of #CICyPEnUK allowed us to delve deeper into the major issues that brought this group of women to the United Kingdom. We attended a talk that inspired us and allowed us to think globally about the actions needed to increase women's empowerment. From Stephane Dubois of Chatham House, until Maria Laura Tinelli, from Acrux Partners, we were able to listen to and talk with women leaders in different areas.
What are the key points that we need to leverage to generate greater inclusion of women? Each of us left today with valuable lessons that we can apply when we return home, while at the same time creating links that allow us to strengthen the great ties that exist between both nations.
What are the key points that we need to leverage to generate greater inclusion of women? Each of us left today with valuable lessons that we can apply when we return home, while at the same time creating links that allow us to strengthen the great ties that exist between both nations.
Day 3 – A meeting in Cambridge
The third day of the mission #PkirtPants of the #CICyPEnUK It started with a discussion among all the members of the delegation. The main topics we addressed were: access to decision-making and leadership positions by women, and in terms of public policy, the importance of the Quota Law.
After this great start, the CICyP mission headed to Cambridge, where we participated in a meeting with important Representatives of the University of Cambridge and Trinity CollegeAs a representative of CICyP and Argentina, it was a great honor to be able to speak with academics of the highest level. This group of women who make up the CICyP mission, entrepreneurs, businesswomen and officials, took with us the ideas and tools necessary to carry out the necessary change in the organizations of which we are part, and thus generate a profound impact on society.
The next step: petition the authorities to create public policies that help us implement these changes.
After this great start, the CICyP mission headed to Cambridge, where we participated in a meeting with important Representatives of the University of Cambridge and Trinity CollegeAs a representative of CICyP and Argentina, it was a great honor to be able to speak with academics of the highest level. This group of women who make up the CICyP mission, entrepreneurs, businesswomen and officials, took with us the ideas and tools necessary to carry out the necessary change in the organizations of which we are part, and thus generate a profound impact on society.
The next step: petition the authorities to create public policies that help us implement these changes.
Day 4 – Skirt Pants in the heart of London
Another intense and adrenaline-filled day, on a mission that is coming to an end. The women of #PolleraPantalón, we meet the highest representatives of the British government and parliament. At the beginning of the day we attended a round table with Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, including some members of the Friendship Group (APPG – All Party Parliamentary Group) with Argentina. We were all able to exchange experiences and knowledge about legislation on "Gender Equality" and topics such as the "empowerment" of women, their role in society, the wage gap, etc. With a more than interesting exchange of information between the Deputy for the Province of Buenos Aires, Susana Lázzari alongside their British peers.
We were greeted by Ms Tamara Vassilissin, Principal External Relations Assistant at the International Marine Organization (IMO), a visit that allowed us to add perspectives from the British business sector. During the afternoon, the FCO Minister for the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, welcomed us to the Foreign Office, along with Kara Owen, FCO Director for the Americas, and a distinguished panel of executives and officials., to discuss the gender gap, women in commerce and STEM education.
At the end of the day, we were invited by Ambassador Carlos Sersale to the event «Sports Diplomacy 2018» at the Argentine Embassy in the United Kingdom. We attended two panels to discuss the upcoming 2018 Youth Olympic Games, which will take place in Buenos Aires, and to warm up for the next World Cup, with two idols who united Argentine and British sport: Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricardo Villa.
We were greeted by Ms Tamara Vassilissin, Principal External Relations Assistant at the International Marine Organization (IMO), a visit that allowed us to add perspectives from the British business sector. During the afternoon, the FCO Minister for the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, welcomed us to the Foreign Office, along with Kara Owen, FCO Director for the Americas, and a distinguished panel of executives and officials., to discuss the gender gap, women in commerce and STEM education.
At the end of the day, we were invited by Ambassador Carlos Sersale to the event «Sports Diplomacy 2018» at the Argentine Embassy in the United Kingdom. We attended two panels to discuss the upcoming 2018 Youth Olympic Games, which will take place in Buenos Aires, and to warm up for the next World Cup, with two idols who united Argentine and British sport: Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricardo Villa.
Day 5 – Tribute to Argentina at the London Stock Exchange
On the last day of #PolleraPantalón in the United Kingdom, this mission of extraordinary women We visited the local stock exchange, where we were welcomed with a tribute to Argentina, in a reception that made us feel at home. At this meeting we were able to share ideas and experiences regarding the role of women in business and how to increase their participation in leadership positions.
They welcomed us Diane Cote, Chief Risk Officer, Antonella Amadei, Head of Global Business Development Market infrastructures and Umerah Akram, head of Elite Growth UK & Licensing. After making the introduction, Diane Cote presented a plaque to the delegation. Meanwhile, Umerah Akram She talked about the success of the Elite program, which she is responsible for, as a support program for fast-growing companies, and her goal of recruiting more women.
As a member of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, I was able to speak about the current situation, where women do not form part of decision-making positions in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, and what challenges we must take on based on the lessons learned from these enriching meetings.
After the visit to the London Stock Exchange, A final meeting of the entire delegation at Covent Garden allowed us to bring this great Mission #PolleraPants to a grand conclusion.
They welcomed us Diane Cote, Chief Risk Officer, Antonella Amadei, Head of Global Business Development Market infrastructures and Umerah Akram, head of Elite Growth UK & Licensing. After making the introduction, Diane Cote presented a plaque to the delegation. Meanwhile, Umerah Akram She talked about the success of the Elite program, which she is responsible for, as a support program for fast-growing companies, and her goal of recruiting more women.
As a member of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, I was able to speak about the current situation, where women do not form part of decision-making positions in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, and what challenges we must take on based on the lessons learned from these enriching meetings.
After the visit to the London Stock Exchange, A final meeting of the entire delegation at Covent Garden allowed us to bring this great Mission #PolleraPants to a grand conclusion.
