🌟 #WhenWomenLead – Celebrating Indian Women's Leadership at CSW 68 🌟
📆 Tuesday, 19 March 2024
🌍 As we navigate through crises, it's clear: the key to sustainable solutions lies in empowering women. The 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68) at the UN HQ in New York brings to the forefront the critical role of women in eradicating poverty and advancing gender equality.
🇮🇳 This year, we spotlight India's incredible women leaders through a photo essay inspired by "Hum: When Women Lead" - a testament to transformative leadership, produced by UN Women India and the Ford Foundation.
From Rajasthan to Jharkhand, from technology to agriculture, these stories shine a light on women:
🌾 Ruma Devi's entrepreneurial journey in Barmer.
👩🏫 Shruti Nagvanshi's activism for rights in Uttar Pradesh.
🌱 Laki Jani's advocacy for sustainable farming.
🔬 Ezhil Subbian's innovation in biotechnology.
📢 Nirmal Chandel's empowerment of single women in Himachal Pradesh.
💧 Kalpana Ramesh's water conservation efforts.
💡 Dipika Kumari's solar-powered innovation.
🗺️ Thinlas Chorol's pioneering in Ladakh's tourism.
🚀 Meenu Arora Mani's advocacy for disability rights.
🎨 The Aravani Art Project's celebration of transgender artists.
🌳 Larishisha's leadership in natural resource management.
These women are not just changing narratives; they're crafting a future where gender equality isn't aspirational but a reality. Their stories are not just of overcoming odds but are blueprints for a world where women lead, and communities thrive.
Let's celebrate, share, and be inspired. Because when women lead, the world indeed thrives.
#CSW68 #Empowerment #Leadership #SustainableSolutions #UNWomen #GenderEquality #Innovation #changemakers
Social activist Shruti Nagvanshi, counseling women weavers on nutrition, basic rights, and gender-based violence in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: UN Women/Soumi Das
For over two decades now, Shruti Nagavanshi has been actively working in the field of human rights and social justice. As the founder of the Savitri Bai Phule Mahila Mandal, a women’s collective, her work is focused on caste-based atrocities domestic violence, sexual violence anda buse, and rehabilitation of survivors, especially from some of the most marginalised groups in India, including the Dalits and the Adivasis.an all-women board that ensures that women’s issues are at the core of every activity and programme.
The showcased women's leadership stories in this photo essay embody the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in action. They epitomize SDG 1: No Poverty, as seen in Ruma's entrepreneurial endeavors and Ezhil's technological innovations, driving economic prosperity. Emphasizing gender equality (SDG 5), Shruti Nagvanshi, Nirmal Chandel, and Thinlas Chorol advocate for marginalized groups' rights, showcasing the transformative impact of gender equality. These stories also align with SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land, where initiatives like Kalpana's water conservation and Dipika Kumari's solar-powered solutions contribute to environmental sustainability. Additionally, leaders like Meenu Arora Mani and Poornima Sukumar promote inclusivity, reflecting SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. These narratives highlight the strategic importance of investing in women's empowerment for a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future.
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