UNISSULA Provides Continuing Mentoring and Empowerment Programmes for Women Students

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) provides continuing mentoring and empowerment programmes for women students through structured university and student-led initiatives that support women’s development, leadership, confidence, participation, and awareness.

These programmes are not limited to one-off activities. They form part of an ongoing women’s development and mentoring framework delivered through recurring seminars, discussions, empowerment activities, leadership development, awareness programmes, and other forms of structured student support.

A key role is played by the Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan BEM KM UNISSULA, which organises and coordinates women-focused programmes designed to strengthen the capacity and participation of female students.

Continuing Women’s Mentoring and Empowerment

UNISSULA’s women’s mentoring scheme is implemented through a series of structured and continuing activities.

The programme includes:

• mentoring and development activities for female students;
• leadership development;
• women’s empowerment programmes;
• discussion forums;
• gender-awareness activities;
• personal and professional development;
• education on women’s rights and protection; and
• opportunities for women to strengthen confidence, networks, and participation in university life.

These activities are intended to provide continuing support rather than isolated interventions.

Women’s Empowerment through Student Development

The Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan BEM KM UNISSULA provides a dedicated platform for women-focused student development.

Its activities include seminars, discussions, educational programmes, women’s empowerment initiatives, and leadership-oriented activities.

These programmes are designed to help female students develop:

• critical awareness;
• confidence;
• leadership ability;
• communication skills;
• social awareness;
• professional readiness; and
• greater participation in academic and student life.

The structured nature of these activities enables women students to receive continuing guidance and development throughout their university experience.

National Seminar on Youth and Women’s Empowerment 2025

One example of the programme in 2025 was the Seminar Nasional Generasi Muda dan Keperempuanan, held on 15 October 2025.

The event was organised by the Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan and initiated in collaboration with Kohati Badko Jawa Tengah–DIY.

The theme was:

“Generasi Muda dan Perempuan Pilar Kebangsaan di Tengah Demokrasi Indonesia”

The programme addressed important issues including:

• gender justice;
• women’s leadership opportunities;
• challenges faced by women in education, employment, and society;
• collaboration and solidarity; and
• women’s empowerment.

The activity encouraged young women to become more aware, critical, confident, and empowered, while also strengthening their capacity to participate in wider social and institutional life.

Leadership and Capacity Building

An important objective of UNISSULA’s mentoring and empowerment scheme is to prepare women students to become active contributors and leaders.

Through mentoring, discussions, seminars, and development activities, female students are encouraged to:

• build leadership capacity;
• participate confidently in organisations;
• develop communication skills;
• strengthen professional networks;
• understand gender-related challenges; and
• take active roles in academic and social activities.

This approach supports women not only during their studies but also in preparing for future careers and wider community participation.

Women-Focused Learning and Discussion

The mentoring scheme also creates spaces where female students can discuss issues that directly affect women.

These may include:

• women’s leadership;
• gender equality;
• personal development;
• career development;
• women’s rights;
• prevention of violence;
• safety;
• confidence building; and
• social participation.

Regular engagement through these forums supports a mentoring environment in which women can learn from lecturers, senior students, professionals, activists, alumni, and external speakers.

Role Models and Mentors

Women’s mentoring at UNISSULA also involves exposure to female role models and professionals.

Through mentoring sessions, seminars, discussions, and women-focused development programmes, students can interact with women who have experience in leadership, law, education, public service, professional practice, and community engagement.

Such interaction helps female students build confidence, develop aspirations, and understand possible academic and career pathways.

Participation Exceeding the Required Threshold

The women’s mentoring and empowerment scheme at UNISSULA has broad participation.

Female student participation in the programme exceeds 10% of the university’s active student population.

Because the participants concerned are female students, this level of participation demonstrates that the scheme reaches a substantial proportion of women students and exceeds the minimum participation threshold expected for women’s mentoring schemes.

The programme therefore has significant reach and is not limited to a small number of participants.

Large-Scale Student Engagement

Several women-focused activities are attended by large numbers of students, including thousands of new students.

This broad participation demonstrates the capacity of the programme to reach women students across different faculties and study programmes.

Large-scale activities are complemented by more focused mentoring, discussion, empowerment, and development sessions that provide continuing engagement throughout the academic year.

Institutional and Student-Level Support

UNISSULA’s women’s mentoring activities are supported through both institutional and student structures.

This includes women-focused programmes organised by student organisations as well as broader university structures concerned with women’s development and support.

Such collaboration strengthens the continuity of women’s mentoring and ensures that female students have multiple channels through which they can access development opportunities.

Supporting Women throughout University Life

The mentoring scheme supports women across different stages of university life.

Students can benefit from programmes related to:

• transition into university;
• academic participation;
• personal development;
• leadership;
• organisational involvement;
• career preparation;
• safety and wellbeing; and
• wider social participation.

This continuing support helps women remain engaged, develop confidence, and maximise their participation in higher education.

Significant and Continuing Impact

UNISSULA’s approach reflects the importance of mentoring schemes that have meaningful reach and impact.

The women’s mentoring and empowerment programme is designed to reach many female students rather than only a small group.

Its continuing activities, broad participation, leadership development, empowerment focus, and women-centred programming demonstrate a sustained institutional commitment to supporting women students.

Commitment to Women’s Success

UNISSULA recognises that women’s success in higher education is strengthened through access to mentoring, guidance, leadership development, supportive networks, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Through its continuing women’s mentoring and empowerment schemes, the university provides female students with structured opportunities to develop confidence, leadership, knowledge, and participation.

These initiatives contribute to a supportive university environment in which women are encouraged to grow academically, professionally, and socially.