The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 20 October 2024

Indian women have been making strides on the internet in the recent decade. Nowadays, these women are growing and building successful careers of their own, pushing India to become one of the affluent countries in the world where gender biasness is low. Women in India are now fearlessly endeavouring towards fostering a society which is safe and equal for them. Numerous sectors are witnessing women taking part and serving in senior leadership roles, showcasing their talent and management skills. In this race of equality, women empowerment plays a significant role in the current situation.

Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has featured several women and covered news stories about these Indian women who have made some effort and achieved something, this week.

Australia Beat India in thriller Match; Zoom into Semis

Team Australia booked its spot in the semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. In a thriller match played on Sunday evening in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Indian faced defeat at the hands of the defending champions.

10th Annual Santam Women Of The future Awards Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs

The 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, took place on Friday, 11 October at an exclusive luncheon hosted at The Venue at the Houghton Hotel and emceed by KhutsoTheledi.

UNFPA launches India Chapter of Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted a high-level private sector roundtable dialogue in Mumbai where it officially launched the India Chapter of the Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business addressing women's health and gender equality in their workplaces.

NCAER & World Bank discuss 'Policy Options to Raise Female Employment in India'

The discussion on "Policy Options to Raise Female Employment in India" was organized jointly by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the World Bank on 15 October 2024 which highlighted the low female labor force participation rate in South Asia with only 32 per cent, adding that almost two-thirds of working-age women in the region are excluded in the labor force.

FICCI FLO Indore Celebrates Decade of Work with 'FLO Spotlight'

FICCI FLO Indore had celebrated ten years of its positioning as women as change-makers at the Sheraton Grand Palace on Thursday through an exclusive fashion show, "FLO Spotlight". Under the chairmanship of ArVibha Jain Sethi this year's theme, "GROW with FLO" unfolded in fashionable ways all creativity, craftsmanship and cultural heritage through its members.