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The NU Library Celebrates International Women’s Day: Annual Week of Women 2025 at NU

In honour of International Women's Day 2025 and our commitment to the IWD 2025 campaign, the NU Library invites you to participate in the Annual Week of Women at NU. This year’s theme, "Accelerate Action," calls for meaningful steps toward gender equality.

Roundtable Discussion: Celebrating Success Stories for Gender Equality
As part of the celebrations, the NU Library is hosting an inspiring roundtable discussion featuring outstanding women from our community who will share their experiences in advancing gender equality. Through their stories, we will explore key initiatives that promote inclusivity, challenge stereotypes, and drive sustainable change while highlighting NU's contributions to these efforts.

Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 5e.439 (Relax Room)
Languages: Kazakh & English

Our Speakers:
  • Zhazira Agabekova, Associate Professor, Department of Kazakh Language and Turkic Studies, School of Sciences and Humanities, NU (Topic: Қазақстандағы гендерлік пәндердің мазмұны)
  • Naureen Durrani, Professor, Graduate School of Education, NU (Topic: The Role of Schools in Gender Equality)
  • Shumaila Yousafzai, Professor, Graduate School of Business, NU (Topic: What Went Wrong and What Went Right... Survival Strategies and Tips for Thriving)

More and the registration: NU Library Event Page

#AccelerateAction Book Display
To further explore the themes of gender equality and women’s empowerment, the NU Library has curated a special book display:
Locations: Main Library & School of Medicine Library
Theme: #AccelerateAction: Exploring Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment through Books

Digital book display link: NU Library Collection

We encourage you to browse these insightful resources and continue the conversation on gender equality from March 3–7, 2025.

Celebrate achievements, be inspired, and shape an inclusive future together.
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