Singaporean President Halimah Yacob to Give Guest Lecture at Nazarbayev University, DKNews.kz reports.
Nazarbayev University is delighted to invite media representatives for a guest lecture featuring the esteemed President of Singapore, Her Excellency Halimah Yacob. The guest lecture is titled From the Lion City to the Great Steppes and will be held at 10:00 am on May 23.
After the lecture, President Halimah will be presented with an Honorary Professor title from Nazarbayev University.
Halimah Yacob assumed office as Singapore's eighth President in September 2017, making history as the nation's first female President. Her election was uncontested, cementing her position as a respected leader. President Halimah has continually broken barriers throughout her political career. Her remarkable journey includes being the first Malay woman elected to Parliament in 2001. In 2013, she achieved another significant milestone by becoming the first woman to serve as Speaker of Parliament.
Halimah Yacob earned her degree in law from the University of Singapore with honors in 1978, later obtaining her Master’s in law in 2001. She built her career at the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), where she held positions such as director of the Women's Development Secretariat, as well as deputy secretary-general. Her dedication extended to serving as an advisor to the National Council of Social Services, and she held the role of the Minister of Community Development, Youth, and Sports.
Throughout her presidency, President Halimah Yacob has been a champion of initiatives aimed at fostering a cohesive society, promoting interfaith understanding, and acknowledging the contributions of all workers in Singapore's remarkable growth. Her strong international presence is evident through regular engagements with global leaders.
President Halimah Yacob has continually emphasized the importance of gender equality, advocating for companies to embrace this fundamental principle.
Her involvement in various boards, including Mendaki Sense, the Tripartite Workgroup on Enhancing Employment Choices for Women, and the Tripartite Alliance on Fair Employment Practices, highlights her commitment to important causes.
Caring for the elderly and mentally ill, as well as providing training opportunities for less skilled and older workers, are also causes close to Halima Yacob's heart. Her advocacy and dedication in these areas reflect her strong commitment to social welfare and inclusivity.
We are honored to have President Halimah Yacob share her insights and experiences at Nazarbayev University. We warmly welcome all media representatives to attend this momentous guest lecture.
The guest lecture will take place at 10:00 am on May 23, at Nazarbayev University, at 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Block C3, Red Hall. Please be mindful that the doors close at 09:45 am.
