The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview
By: WE Staff | Saturday, 27 January 2024
The empowerment of women and their equality in every sector of society are global issues at present. The goal of "women empowerment" is to support, uplift, and inspire women. It also serves as a recognition of the progress made by women and girls in achieving financial security, gender equality, and self-assurance. This is so that stronger women can benefit future generations and the community at large. There are many ways that women and girls can be empowered, and the community as a whole must collaborate to make this happen. A few recent topics that have liberated women in different ways are highlighted by WomenEntrepreneurIndia.
Ram Mandir Ceremony: Saina N, PV Sindhu & Mithali R to Attend
Ace Indian badminton player, Saina Nehwal reached Ayodhya on Sunday to attend the much-awaited Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony which is to be held on Monday, January 22. Many celebrated personalities from across the country have reached the city before the inauguration of the newly constructed temple.
Saina is one of the Indian sportspersons to have received the invitation to the holy ceremony. Upon her arrival in Ayodhya on Sunday eve and expressed her elation at being invited to attend the holy ceremony.
Decreasing Gender Gap can Increase India's GDP, says Report
Decreasing the gender gap in healthcare could add at least $22 billion to India's GDP, according to a report from the McKinsey Health Institute and the World Economic Forum (WEF). This is a significant amount of money that could be used to help women get better care and enhance India's healthcare system.
It is significant to take into account that women everywhere are impacted by the gender gap in healthcare, which is a severe problem. The same report estimates that the women's health gap results in 75 million years of life lost every year as a result of poor health or early death. This alarming figure emphasizes the importance of giving women's health more consideration.
Russia to Host BRICS Women's Forum to Advance Women's Empowerment
The BRICS Women's Forum will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, for the first time during the Fourth Eurasian Women's Forum from 18 to 20 September 2024. The forum seeks to advance women's empowerment and gender equality among the BRICS nations. During the Third Eurasian Women's Forum in 2021, female leaders from more than 100 nations, such as politicians, business owners, and public activists, came together. The forum has become well-known on a global scale and has collaborated with organizations like BRICS, APEC, UNIDO, and W20. In 2021, the Third Eurasian Women's Forum featured a presentation on the BRICS Women's Business Alliance.
Indian Women's Hockey defeats Poland 5-4
The Indian Women's Hockey Team began their FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024 campaign with a victory, defeating Poland 5-4 in a thrilling Pool C match. Deepika Soreng (6', 29') and Mumtaz Khan (4', 23') both scored braces for India. The game took place on January 24, 2024, in Muscat, Oman. On January 24, the Indian Women's Team will play the United States of America.
TATA WPL 2024: Date, Time, Schedule, Everything You Must Know!
The highly anticipated cricket tournament of the year marks its second edition this year and the dates for the championship have been announced by the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) on Tuesday. The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru and Delhi from February 23 to March 17. The former champion team of the first edition, the Mumbai Indians along with Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz are the five teams that will compete in the tournament. Every team will play two games against every other in a round-robin format during the league stage. While the teams in second and third place will compete in an elimination round, the team at the top of the points table will get a direct ticket to the final match of the tournament. March 17 is the scheduled date of the final match.