"Be brave and just do the best that you can. You will be an example for your peers, for daughters, or your family," the minister stated during a global event titled, "Empowering Women to Shape the Future of Jobs," hosted on Tuesday.
At the event, the minister encouraged women to believe in themselves and to be optimistic in doing their tasks and not be easily intimidated by anyone.
"You all who have higher education, actually, you all have plenty of opportunity to become a leader. Be brave and confident. I believe you all are smart, so you can contribute more by not only doing the best but also becoming a role model for others," she affirmed.
The minister believes that every step towards advancement taken by women of higher education actually represents the struggle of womankind seeking to gain access to that higher education in question.
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Indrawati encouraged more women to pursue higher education, including in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics, so they would not be easily dismissed, and instead, be seen as a force to be reckoned with and considered to possess skills and competencies.
Moreover, Minister Indrawati promoted gender equality, wherein women can gain access and have the same contribution and career opportunities in the green and digital economy sectors.
At the event, the minister drew attention to some of the most pressing issues that prevent women from fully participating in the sectors and emphasized the need to address them.
The issues pertain to familial, religious, and cultural values, as well as the stigma that women were not up for the task due to a lack of competency in technology and mathematics.
The minister highlighted the need for digital literacy training for women to enable them to optimally benefit from financial technology and digital development. Women are expected to seize opportunities in the midst of a digital shift in the economy and state.
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