India has donated a generous amount of $500,000 to the United Nations Entity for General Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women. Sima Sami Bahus, the executive director and undersecretary general of UN Women, acknowledged the contribution made by India.
On behalf of the Indian government’s contribution to the UN Women's core voluntary budget, the cheque was presented by India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj. The contribution was later accepted by Sami Bahus.
According to a formal press release on the G20 presidency, India is honored to be a founding member of the UN Women Executive Board. Women-led development is one of the major priorities for India.
Women are essential figures in leading the country which also prioritizes entrepreneurship and STEM education, said Ruchira.
She further added that the Indian government's dedication to gender equality and women's emancipation is emphasized in the mandate of UN Women.
In order to empower women, Ruchira also asked UN Women to use more modern technologies such as information and communications technology (ICT).
The money contributed by India will be used to advance gender equality and empower women through UN Women's international programmes.
