SheLeads Programme

The Union Minister for Women and Child Development recently inaugurated the second edition of UN Women’s flagship capacity-building programme — SheLeads II: Workshop for Women Leaders, in New Delhi. This workshop is aimed at empowering women to take on leadership roles in public and political life, with a focus on the upcoming Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

About SheLeads Programme

The SheLeads initiative is a flagship programme by the UN Women India Country Office designed to:

Advance gender equality in public and political leadership.
Equip women leaders with the necessary skills, platforms, and networks to contest elections and contribute to governance.
Empower women to shape policies that reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of the population.

Key Features of SheLeads II:

The programme focuses on empowering women to step into roles where they can actively shape policies and governance.
The workshop provides training in key leadership skills such as public speaking, policy-making, networking, and strategic decision-making.
Women are given the tools and confidence needed to contest upcoming elections and lead from the front.

Significance of SheLeads II

The SheLeads II workshop is designed to ensure that women can confidently enter political roles, fostering inclusive leadership that resonates with all sections of society.
By equipping women with the necessary skills and networks, the programme ensures that the development agenda is inclusive, addressing the concerns and aspirations of all citizens.
It aims to tackle the gender imbalance in political representation and decision-making positions, encouraging women to actively engage in public service and governance.

Key Facts about UN Women

UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Established in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly as part of a reform agenda to create greater impact.
UN Women’s roles include:
- Supporting inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in creating policies, global standards, and norms for gender equality.
- Assisting member states in implementing these global standards and providing technical and financial support to those countries that request it.
- Building effective partnerships with civil society organizations to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality worldwide.

Source: THE HINDU

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