September 29, 2020 a round table On “women in the Arctic”was held within the framework of the Northern Forum on sustainable development (SFSD).
The round table was moderated by Andreeva Anzhelika Yegorovna, Chairman of the Union of women’s organizations of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), member of the Bureau of the Union of women of Russia.
Purpose of the round table: discussion of international and interregional cooperation of women’s organizations and prospects for socio-economic and innovative development of the Arctic, security and demographic development of the Arctic regions.
The round table was organized by:
Interregional public organization “women in the Arctic”
Northern Forum.
Introductory remarks were made by Andreev Angelica Egorovna.
Welcoming remarks were made by:
Olga Starostina – Chairman of the interregional public organization “women of the Arctic”, member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Moscow
Lena Ivanova – Chairman of the Yakut regional branch of The interregional public organization “women of the Arctic”, Commissioner for the rights of indigenous peoples of the North in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk.
Амirova Alfiya, President of the International women’s Union , made a report on the topic “promotion of women entrepreneurs by means of national economy and Crafts. International festival “By Hands of a woman»:
“It is no secret that crafts are an integral part of the spiritual life and culture of any nation. Of course, the peoples of the Arctic are no exception. For example, on the territory of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) has historically formed traditional types of folk art such as: the art of carving on wood; artistic processing of birch bark; artistic bone carving; artistic metal processing; jewelry art; artistic processing of soft materials; simulation of clothing.
In Yamal, nhps are strongly linked to the life of the indigenous peoples of the North. There are enough masters and inventions, but it is difficult to find a mass buyer from the Arctic region. When there is not even a souvenir shop in a remote village, only long-standing connections and private orders help out.
Support for folk crafts is necessary not only for indigenous and small-numbered peoples of the North, but also for the Russian North. Folk crafts are not dead, but a very fragile industry that can quickly and irrevocably die out without the support of the state, of course in the first place.
Organizers of the international festival of Handicrafts and crafts “By Hands of a woman» the masters of the North are invited to take part in the festival, where they can :
present Your region at the 3rd international festival “By Hands of a woman” through folk arts and crafts, through the identity of women in Your region;
show the investment attractiveness of the region for women of small and medium-sized businesses;
tell us about the region’s tourist routes;
show the uniqueness and potential of the region’s souvenir products at the expense of NHP.
You have a unique opportunity to present the region in various directions during the festival»
Anna Vasilets, Vice President of the international Union of Women, President of the Atlas of health group of companies, addressed the participants of the round table with the theme “women’s health is the key to the health of the nation»:
“10 years of my work in medical tourism have been devoted to studying the possibilities of medicine in more than 50 countries, searching for modern medical technologies and getting acquainted with the leading luminaries of world medicine. All this was done only for one purpose – to improve the quality and save people’s lives.
Atlas of Health was not limited to helping people who needed to organize youth, beauty, treatment and rehabilitation programs. The company’s assets include international social projects that were implemented in the interests of all Russians. Their significance cannot be overestimated…..
The issue of protecting women’s health is multifaceted. This includes disease prevention, early diagnosis, and the introduction of new technologies that allow for more effective treatment. Finally, a nationwide information campaign on the most pressing issues related to women’s diagnostic and health programs. ….
In conclusion, I would like to note that Atlas of Health and the International Union of women are open to cooperation with all regions of Russia, authorities at all levels, public structures, medical and Spa institutions, and business representatives.
Atlas of Health group, in partnership with the International Union of Women, plans to hold an international exhibition “Medicine and tourism”, which will be held on November 3-5, 2020 at the VDNH site, in order to familiarize and present everyone with innovative achievements of modern medicine, programs for high-quality longevity, products for preserving youth and beauty, and acquaintance with tourist routes in Russia and abroad. The topic of women’s health will be one of the key topics at the event.»
The round table was attended by representatives of women’s public organizations in various spheres of life, including women deputies, entrepreneurs, representatives of indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East, the Arctic regions of the Russian Federation, foreign countries, interested departments, organizations of all forms of ownership.