DEBATE AND DOCUMENTARIES ON WOMEN IN POLITICS
with former Minister and MP, RITT BJERREGAARD.
The first female Minister in Bhutan, DORJI CHODEN, and many more:

SATURDAY 8 MARCH 14.30-17.00
(Reception 17.00-18.00)
Mogens Dahl Koncertsal,
Snorresgade 22, Copenhagen
(Free of charge)
Panel:

DORJI CHODEN,
The first female Minister in Bhutan

RITT BJERREGAARD,
Former Minister and Member of the Danish Parliament

ELSEBETH KROGH,
Director for the Centre for Culture and Development (CKU)
KESANG DORJEE,
Film Producer from Bhutan

BJØRN FØRDE,
Director of Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD)

The two documentaries on women in politics “Yes, Madam Prime Minister – Lessons from Denmark” and “Bhutan Women Forward” produced by Kesang Dorjee with the support of DIPD. Short versions of both documentaries will be shown 8 March.

Hosted by:
The Friendship Association Denmark Bhutan: www.bhutan.dk
The Centre for Culture and Development: www.cku.dk
The Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy: www.dipd.dk
Dansk – Bhutaneiske Samfund: www.bhutanesikesamfund.dk

BACKGROUND:
The political representation of women is a challenge in many societies around the world. Are the barriers to women’s political participation the same in young and in more established democracies? How can we address the barriers and inspire change – also across borders? Join us for the debate on women in politics in Denmark and in Bhutan: