G20 reaches consensus on more power to women
global politics and diplomacy, there are moments that stand as beacons of hope and progress. The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration of 2023 is one such landmark, with the historic commitment towards gender equality and empowerment of women and girls worldwide.
Under India's presidency, G20 leaders agreed to set up a Working Group on the empowerment of women to support the G20 Women's Ministerial.
This resonates deeply with the recognition of the importance of gender equality and the pressing need to close gender disparities globally.
The G20, under India's presidency, has been inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Amritkaal' vision where 'Nari Shakti' (the power of women) is celebrated in all spheres of the economy and society. Building on this vision, India's G20 presidency shifted the focus for the first time from women's development to 'Women-led Development'.
For decades, advocates of gender equality have strived to push this critical issue to the forefront of the global agenda.
