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Smriti Irani addresses first G20 ministerial conference on women’s empowerment

August 29, 2021

Minister reaffirms India’s commitment towards addressing gender & women centric issues through mutual cooperation, conveys solidarity with the G20 for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment amongst partner countries

The Union Minister of Women & Child Development, Ms. Smriti Irani addressed the first ever G20 ministerial conference on women’s empowerment which was held at Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy in a hybrid format. The Union Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment towards addressing gender and women centric issues through mutual cooperation. She highlighted the various initiatives undertaken in India by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi led government towards fostering gender equality, ensuring better healthcare and strengthening women’s safety & security.

Ms. Irani during her address also conveyed India’s solidarity with the G20 for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment amongst partner countries and joined the gender equality ministers of the G20 in committing to promote gender equality and empowerment of women through cooperation and coordination at all relevant fora.