Summary:
An association of women entrepreneurs in Monaco celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala evening, featuring speeches from the association’s president and the Minister of Finance.
Full Story:
The Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Monaco (AFCEM) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala evening at the Hotel de Paris. The event was organized by AFCEM President Johanna Houdrouge and Vice President Leila Chiha. During the evening, President Houdrouge highlighted the history of the association, while the global president announced that the first World Congress of European Presidents will be held in Monaco in 2025. The event showcased a video documenting the history of the international association, which was founded in France in 1945 by Yvonne Foinant and now operates in 70 countries. Monaco’s Minister of Finance, Pierre-André Chiappori, emphasized the importance of women entrepreneurs in society and expressed disappointment when highly educated women choose to leave their careers for family reasons. He encouraged them to persevere in their activities, echoing the association’s slogan: “Alone we are invisible, together we are invincible.” The evening was attended by representatives from various institutions, including Guillaume Rose, the Director of the Monaco Economic Board (MEB). Johanna Houdrouge, a long-time member of AFCEM, also stated that the economic and political spheres are now aligned in promoting women’s access to all positions. She emphasized the importance of gender no longer being a criterion in a world where competence is the law, calling for an end to all forms of discrimination. Houdrouge believes that the voice of women should also be advocated by men and highlighted AFCEM’s role in organizing GirlBoss meetings, an annual speed mentoring event for girls in Monaco. The event also hosted representatives from various AFCE branches, including a large delegation of women entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan.
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