🇪🇺 Business Woman PRO Canada Represented Canada at the International Forum in the European Parliament

On October 17, 2025, the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium) hosted the international forum “Women’s Leadership and Family Business in Times of Challenges.”

The event was organized by the international magazine Business Woman and OpenDoors NGO, with the support of the Business Woman Club and the Women’s Club in Brussels.

This year, Canada was officially represented by the delegation of Business Woman PRO Canada, led by Nadiya Yashan, President of the organization.The delegation also included Luda Zakharchuk, strengthening Canada’s presence at this global event.

🌍 About the Forum

The Business Woman Forum is an annual international platform founded in Ukraine in 2015. Since its inception, it has brought together outstanding women from business, politics, diplomacy, science, and the public sector to discuss leadership, innovation, social responsibility, and international cooperation.

Over the years, the forum has taken place across various regions of Ukraine — including Kyiv and major regional centers — and has since expanded internationally through partnerships with multiple countries.

In 2018, former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko publicly endorsed the Business Woman Forum 2018 held in Kyiv, highlighting the importance of an independent women’s business platform open to participants from around the world.Yushchenko also serves as an honorary mentor of the Business Woman Club.

💡 Key Topics of the 2025 Forum

The 2025 forum focused on several vital themes:

• Women’s Leadership

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Social Responsibility

• International Diplomacy and Civil Society

• Building Global Partnerships

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🎤 Forum Highlights and Speakers

The event consisted of two key sections:

🔹 Section 1: International Diplomacy, Politics, and the Role of Civil Society

Moderated by Hanna Krysiuk, President of Business Woman Club.Speakers included:

• Iryna Nykorak, Member of the Parliament of Ukraine

• Alina Skomorokhova, CEO of TIN Impex and Head of the NGO MOZHU

• Inna Yaremenko, Vice President of the Association of Ukrainians in Luxembourg

• Oksana Shoorlemmer, Founder of Nord Haus UA

The discussion focused on international partnerships, humanitarian initiatives, and women’s contribution to diplomatic dialogue.

🔹 Section 2: Socially Responsible Women’s Entrepreneurship

Moderated by Lana Pelykh, Founder of OpenDoors NGO.Speakers included:

• Hanna Podopyryhora (Ecosoft, Belgium–Ukraine)

• Lyudmyla Shanska, Founder of Zarmilkas and Guinness World Record holder

• Nadiya Yashan, President of Business Woman PRO Canada

• Oksana Bilozir, People’s Artist of Ukraine and former Minister of Culture

• Veronika Marchuk, Advisor to the Ukrainian Ombudsman in Poland

• Olga Semanchakova, Head of Naša cesta NGO (Slovakia)

Nadiya Yashan shared the Canadian experience of developing women’s entrepreneurship, fostering international cooperation, and integrating innovative approaches in business.

💬 Why It Matters

The Business Woman Forum is not just an event — it is a global institution with a strong reputation, uniting women leaders from every field.Its consistent support from presidents, diplomats, and partner nations demonstrates its international significance.

Participation in this forum offers women the opportunity to:

• Showcase achievements and success stories on a global stage

• Build meaningful international collaborations

• Strengthen the global voice of women’s leadership

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🇨🇦 Canada’s Voice on the Global Stage

For Business Woman PRO Canada, taking part in such a prestigious event is both an honour and a responsibility.We are proud to represent Canada and to contribute to a worldwide dialogue on women’s leadership, empowerment, and innovation.

Together, we shape the future of global women’s leadership — beyond borders.

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