Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, today inaugurated the second edition of UN Women’s flagship capacity-building programme – SheLeads II in New Delhi. This event is a two-day workshop organized by UN Women India Country Office.
This programme is being organised at a pivotal moment, following the passing of the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, which mandates a 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Speaking on the occassion, Ms Devi emphasized that the women’s leadership is not just a matter of representation, it is central to driving women-led development for a Viksit Bharat. She added that initiatives like SheLeads are pivotal in equipping women with the skills and networks needed to lead from the front which also ensures country’s development agenda, like 2030 SDGs or Agenda 2040.
SheLeads is a flagship initiative of UN Women India Country Office, aimed to advance gender equality in public and political leadership, aiming to support women leaders in contesting the upcoming/next Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
The event brought together grassroots women leaders, elected representatives, and administrators from across India to foster dialogue, build political leadership skills, and amplify women’s participation in governance.
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