India-Brazil-South Africa fund drives women’s empowerment through development: Savitri Thakur

March 13, 2026 2:22 PM

India-Brazil-South Africa fund drives women’s empowerment through development: Savitri Thakur

Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur addressed an event on “Women-Led Development and South-South Cooperation – Success Stories from the IBSA Fund” during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event brought together ministers and representatives from several countries and international organisations, including officials from Brazil, South Africa, Gambia, Fiji, Liberia and the Unite...

India highlights women-led development at UN’s Commission on the Status of Women

March 11, 2026 3:47 PM

India highlights women-led development at UN’s Commission on the Status of Women

Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India’s progress in advancing women-led development and strengthening gender equality during the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Delivering India’s national intervention during the General Discussion on March 10, the minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to gender equality and improving access to justice in li...