Jaipur: A two-day Second Women 20 (W20) International Meeting is commencing today at Jaipur in Rajasthan. The meeting will bring together 120 women leaders from 18 G20 countries to address gender inequality issues and promote women’s economic empowerment globally. Women 20 is an official G20 engagement group, and the meeting will focus on the theme of “Women-Led Development: Leverage Women’s Untapped Potential to Accelerate Inclusive and Sustainable Future.
Established under the Turkish Presidency in 2015, the primary
objective of the W20 is women's empowerment, advocacy of women's rights, and the creation of an equitable platform for them with a platform to raise their opinions. The two days meeting’s agenda focuses on five key priorities based on Women’s Entrepreneurship, Grassroots Women's Leadership, Bridging the Gender Digital Divide, Education and Skill Development, and Climate Change. The two days meeting will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions on topics related to women’s issues.