The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (24 Feb - 1 March)

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 2 March 2025

In the recent decade, the rise of females in the corporate world has been witnessed, showing that they are in the right direction. India's women's empowerment movement is a dynamic one, driven by policy reforms, societal change, and a rise in female entrepreneurs, political leaders, and activists. Breaking years of stereotypes, Indian women are proving they are excellent home-makers and businesswomen. From corporate to politics, women can be seen everywhere, reclaiming their value by becoming decision-makers in families, communities, and workplaces.

Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has covered some similar stories, this week, in which Indian women have showcased their pliability and power.

India To Host First-Ever Conference of Women Peacekeepers at UN Missions

India is all set to host a two-day conference for women peacekeepers at UN missions beginning on Monday. The event aims to highlight the contributions of women peacekeepers. The conference which will be held in New Delhi will see the coming together of women peacekeepers from 35 Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) from the Global South.

Jennifer Garvey Berger's India Visit Sparks Leadership Transformation Amid Business Complexity

Cultivating Leadership, a global leader in leadership development, hosted two transformative leadership sessions in New Delhi and Mumbai in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

UN Under Secretary General Hails Indian Women Peacekeepers

India continues to be a cornerstone of UN peacekeeping, with its women peacekeepers proving that missions with higher female representation lead to better operational outcomes and contribute to sustainable peace, according to the UN peacekeeping chief.

1.77 lakh Indian Women-Owned Businesses Benefit From GeM Platform For Entrepreneurship

On February 26 in New Delhi, an announcement was made that women entrepreneurs make up eight percent of the total seller base on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), with 1,77,786 Udyam-verified women-owned micro and small enterprises (MSEs) registered on the platform.

Prez Murmu emphasizes India's Transition from Women's Development to Women-Led Development

President Droupadi Murmu on wednesday highlighted that India is transitioning from women’s development to women-led development, stressing the importance of empowering and supporting daughters and sisters across society.

I Create India Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

I Create India, a non-profit organization focusing on entrepreneurship development, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee event at the Manekshaw Centre Ashoka Hall in Delhi. Established with the vision of turning job seekers into job creators, I Create India has spent the past 25 years empowering individuals, especially army veterans and underserved communities, by nurturing entrepreneurial skills.