Syllabus: GS -I
Subject: Society and Social Justice
Topic: Issues of women
Issue: The Alliance for Global Good
- India launched the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality.
India’s Progress with respect to Women:
- Female labor force participation has increased to 37%.
- 28% rise in higher education enrollment for women.
- The Women’s Reservation Bill ensures a third of parliamentary seats for women.
The Alliance for Global Good:
- Led by the CII Center for Women Leadership and supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- The alliance aims to drive collective action for women’s empowerment globally.
Opportunities for Collaboration:
- Industry worldwide can share and invest in programs, making inclusion a business conversation.
- This aligns with India’s ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Prayaas, Sabka Vikaas’.
