G20 Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment in Gandhinagar
Summit and Conference
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The G20 Women Empowerment Summit began on 2 August 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This convention is being organized till August 4 at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
This three-day conference is being organized under the leadership of Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani.
Theme of the conference:
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The theme of the conference is 'Developing Women's Leadership: Ensuring a Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable World'.
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The conclave will discuss topics such as education, a transformative path for women empowerment, skilling opportunities for women and women in emerging technologies with a focus on women-led development.
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Discussions and talks focused on priority areas such as education are being held during the conference.
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Also, an exhibition on the theme 'India @ 75: Contribution of Women' is being organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
More than 150 delegates are participating:
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Over 150 delegates led by heads of delegations of G20 members, invited countries and international organizations are participating in the three-day ministerial meeting.
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The Empower Summit was held on 31 July 2023 under the G20 Presidency of India before the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment.
- After this, the main event started from 1 August 2023, where Union Minister Smriti Irani and G20 Sherpa G20 Empower Digital Inclusion Platform were launched.
