BACKGROUND:

The famous Sanskrit Shloka from Manusmriti reads, ‘Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devata’. What it implies is that where women are honoured, divinity blossoms. It is an apt description for the women since times immemorial who have contributed immensely towards the community, society and nation building in various roles. With the changing times and the advent of technology, they have taken up new challenges and ventured out into the new territory for them.

“We need women at all levels, including the top to change the dynamic, re-shape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored”- Sheryl Sandberg

Women in Leadership Conclave salutes the women who have by their sheer perseverance, dedication and innovative approaches have broken through the glass ceiling and charted a new course for themselves and for the benefit of the society at large. The conclave aspires to challenge the stereotypes, fight bias/es, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate the achievements of the women and collectively work for a gender equal world.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY -2020

Every year, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for gender parity. The Campaign theme for the year 2020- I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONCLAVE-2020

The Second Edition of Women in Leadership Conclave is dedicated to the Women leaders from different walks of life who have played a key role in breaking the barriers and charting the road less travelled. These are the ladies who have broken through the glass ceilings and carved out a niche for themselves while trying to make the world a better and peaceful place to live in sans controversies and conflicts. In consonance with the theme of International Women’s Day 2020- “Each for Equal”, the conclave strives to highlight how with their sheer grit, determination and resolve, women have made it possible to be seen on an equal footing with the men en-route to gender parity. 

In this backdrop, SHE – Society for Health & Empowerment of Women is organizing the 2nd Edition of ‘Women in Leadership Conclave’ in collaboration with Lok Kala Parishad in New Delhi.

WHY THIS CONCLAVE?

Women have been involved in various aspects of nation building, but their role and responsibility has not come to the fore as it should have been. Therefore, it needs to be recognised, highlighted and appreciated at different levels.

For any country aspiring to move high up on the social and economic growth, it is desirable to have an equal participation of the women in various sectors. India aspires to become a US $ 5 trillion economy by 2024 and the women, who constitute around 50% of this economy need to be the partners in progress.

The Women in Leadership Conclave aims to bring women leaders from various fields at one platform and felicitate them for their exemplary feats - achieving their goals, spreading the message – “Yes We Can” around and shining as role models for the generation next. 

OBJECTIVE OF THE CONCLAVE:

1. To bring 20 women leaders from 12 different fields-  Education,  Art &Culture, Social Service&/Self Help Groups, Medical/Health Sciences, Applied Sciences- Engineering &/Scientists, Agriculture & Environment,  Entrepreneurs, Finance,  Administration&/Security, Legal fields, Sports, Diplomacy on the same platform & felicitate them

2. To learn from their experiences, suggestions, opinions and vision.

3. To formulate the guiding principles on road to the 2020 theme of International Women’s Day - Each for Equal.  

4. To enhance the participation of women in achieving sustainable development goals by extending the outreach to women through evidence based practices.

4. To recognize and felicitate the pioneering works by the women in India especially those which have not been noticed or given due credit.

5. To highlight the facets of Indian art and culture espoused by women leaders from academia and culture.

6. To encourage the spirit of knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship among the women.

7.  To promote more community participation with the involvement of civil society representatives.

8.  To provide a platform for interaction, networking and exchange of ideas among women.

9.  To enhance the understanding about how they can be the change agent for the change they want to see.