Women's Congress Project
Main Activities and Demands of the Congress of Women
The Congress of Women focuses on ten key areas:
Creating mechanisms to ensure equal opportunities for women in public life (e.g., gender parity, quotas).
Combating violence against women.
Balancing caregiving responsibilities and professional work between women and men.
Establishing institutions that safeguard equal rights and opportunities for women.
Encouraging political, local government, and civic engagement among women.
Improving women's health, including strengthening reproductive rights, particularly the reimbursement of in vitro fertilization.
Promoting women's professional and social activation.
Providing education rooted in equality and counteracting exclusionary stereotypes (in both education and mass culture).
Promoting women's contributions to culture and the arts.
Advocating for the status and rights of rural women.
Silesian Voivodeship Women's Congress
“Health Looks Good on Us” – this was one of the panels moderated by Jadwiga Stalmach during the 3rd Silesian Voivodeship Women's Congress.
Main theme: “A Woman’s Place is at the Top”
Location: Katowice, ul. Ligonia 46, Marshal’s Office, Silesian Parliament Hall
Date: April 16, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Invitation to the Panel: “Health Looks Good on Us”
Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Topic: A Woman Who is Mentally and Energetically Healthy
🎥 Watch the panel recording
Description:
Health is a gift that must be nurtured throughout life. We are born with a divine spark and develop it over time. “What you think affects your health” – mental health influences physical well-being. Removing subconscious mental and behavioral blocks impacts our lives. What you create is what you receive – clarifying your vision helps you achieve what you truly desire.
Panel topics included:
When Overweight Meets Courage: Prevention or Treatment?
Other issues related to mental, physical, and energetic health.
Panelists:
Dr. Ewa Molka
Laura Kozowska
Piotr Cieszewski
Agnieszka Bojda
Adam Kin
Monika Honory
Motto:
"Every great result, every victory and success is the consequence of action filled with passion, energy, commitment, motivation, and a positive attitude."
This is surely a motto and guiding light for women whose place is at the top!
📹 Another panel recording
📷 Photo gallery from the event
The Congress of Women’s Work Continues Every Day!
Poll: “50 Most Influential Women of the Silesian Voivodeship”
We are launching a poll to select the 50 most influential women of the Silesian region. Here are 100 nominees who, in our opinion, stand out through their contributions to the region, talent, entrepreneurship, and commitment to social issues.
Women’s Congress of the Silesian Voivodeship
All of these initiatives demonstrate that women in business, politics, local government, and academia are just as effective as men — and that gender imbalance is a waste of women's potential.
The first edition of the poll was held in 2009, with Krystyna Bochenek, then Deputy Speaker of the Senate, as the laureate.
Nominee: Jadwiga Stalmach
Who is Jadwiga Stalmach?
She comes from a family historically rooted in Polish identity in Silesia.
Her mother, Marianna, was a community activist and promoter of culture and tourism.
Her first professional chapter was in the travel industry, organizing:
“Friendship Train” trips for steelworkers
Holiday trips for miners
European tours for railway workers
Cruises and train journeys for women
She promoted Poland through her original project “Poland in the Image of the World”, and showcased other countries in cooperation with embassies.
She educated dozens of generations for the tourism sector.
Her second chapter is as a social activist and President of the European Fund for Entrepreneurs Association, leading initiatives such as:
Economic Picnics
European Economic Picnic (celebrating 5 years of Poland in the EU)
“From Small to Big Energy-Saving” project under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy
“Take Care of Yourself,” “Don’t Gain Weight Mindlessly”
“Solaris RES” – renewable energy technologies, Oxytree trees – Paulownia Clon in Vitro 112
CRS PR: “Let’s Plant 1,050 Oxytree Trees for the 1,050th Anniversary of the Polish State”
More at: www.ufps.pl
4th Silesian Voivodeship Women’s Congress
Date: March 17, 2017
Slogan: “We Are Different. We Are Together”
Events and Panels:
We, Women in Solidarity with Women of the World – we debate, dance, and march!
“Silesia is a Woman” – stories of our great-grandmothers, grandmothers, and mothers
Goal:
To preserve the stories of women in public, scientific, and professional life through the Silesian Women’s Trail project.
Special Guest:
Robert Biedroń, Mayor of Słupsk – speaking on how to create a women-friendly city.
📹 Congress recording
📰 Dziennik Zachodni – event coverage
📰 Gazeta Wyborcza – event coverage
